Cherry Tree

Alejandro Palomas & Albert Arrayás

Gea and Yuki spend their days in their Snowed Garden among the blossomed cherry trees, counting Gea’s freckles one by one and gazing at the stars with Yuki’s telescope.

One day, a cherry tree sets roots somewhere unexpected, and grows bigger and bigger every day. Both friends will have to make a hard decision...

Will they cut it down or will they set it free?

A tender and timeless tale by international bestselling author Alejandro Palomas.

Alejandro Palomas has an English Philology degree and a MA in Poetry from the New College of San Francisco. He’s a journalist, translator and writer. In 2016 he received the Children’s & Young Adult Literature National Award, and he was also awarded the Nadal Award in 2018 for a trilogy.

Albert Arrayás has worked as an illustrator since he finished his degree in 2012, has already published more than 30 books and worked with magazines, fanzines and companies. His artistic work is characterized by his pencil stroke and his watercolor stains, and recognized for its sensitivity.

A magical and tender story about friendship, and open to many interpretations.

A warm and joyful perspective on grief and loss through emotional and gentle illustrations.

Has a handful of parallels with The Little Prince, and all the elements to become a timeless tale.

Poetic text by international bestselling author, Alejandro Palomas, National Children’s and YA Award Laureate.

Internationally published writer: his work has been published in 22 languages.

MARKETING MATERIALS

Customized vinyl with cherry tree petals to stick to window displays for bookshops.

Author: Alejandro Palomas Illustrator: Albert Arrayás Format: Hard Cover Size: 25 x 25 cm (portrait) Pages: 48 Age Level: 4+ Publication date: February 2022

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