Avocado Magic -- Taltal Levi, Hardcover

"A tender and cozy tribute to the magic of growing up." -Kirkus Reviews

Avocado seeds and slow growing! A young girl's impatience turns to wonder as she and her avocado tree gradually change and grow in this story inspired by Israeli artist Taltal Levi's childhood.

Ellie is sulking--she celebrated her birthday yesterday under the old avocado tree. But she's not even a little bit taller today! Dad tells Ellie a secret. She is like the pit of an avocado, he explains, small and full of magic. Together they put an avocado seed in a glass of water by the window and watch as both Ellie and her avocado plant grow, take root, and eventually bring new life.

In Taltal Levi's native country Israel, avocados are ubiquitous and plucked straight from the tree. In her third book, Taltal Levi uses warm, earthy colors to tell a personal yet universal story about the magic of growth.

Includes instructions for growing your own avocado tree!

Author: Taltal Levi
Publisher: Northsouth Books
Published: 03/05/2024
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.70w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780735844988
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2024
School Library Journal 02/01/2024 pg. 84

About the Author
Taltal Levi was born in the Galilee, Israel. She graduated from Lucerne University of Arts and Design with a degree in illustration fiction and has worked as a freelance illustrator since. In 2019 she was nominated for the Serafina Young Talent Award with her picture book debut A Little Courage. Taltal Levi works and lives in Basel, Switzerland.