Apple and Magnolia

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Unusual friendships can be the most powerful of all

Brittas two favourite trees, Apple and Magnolia, are best friends. Britta can't explain how she is so sure about the friendship, but deep down in her heart, she knows it is true. Then, one day, Magnolias branches start to droop. Her bark grows patchy. Her leaves turn brown Can Britta find a way to help Magnolia survive the cold winter months With glowing illustrations from illustrator Patricia Metola, this gentle story explores the mystery of trees, the magic of nature, and one girls hope, determination and nurturing spirit.

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Laura Gehl is the author of nearly two dozen popular picture books, board books, and early readers. Her books include One Big Pair of Underwear (Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title, International Literacy Association Honor Book, Booklist Books for Youth Editors Choice); the Peep and Egg series (Parents Choice Recommendation, Amazon Editors Pick, Childrens Choice Book Award Finalist); My Pillow Keeps Moving (Junior Library Guild selection, New York Public Library Best Books selection); I Got a Chicken for My Birthday (Kirkus Best Picture Books selection); and Baby Astronaut (A Mighty Girl Best Book selection). Laura lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her husband and four children. Find her on Instagram and Twitter @AuthorLauraGehl

Patricia Metola is an illustrator from Madrid, Spain. After studying Graphic Design, she spent several years working as an art director before focussing on her own illustration. Since then, she has illustrated more than fifteen books and her art has been displayed internationally, at the ABC Museum, the Madrid National Library and the Itabashi Art Museum of Japan. Love from Alfie McPoonst was her first Walker book. Find her online at patriciametola.blogspot.com.es and on Instagram as @patriciametola.