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Gr 1–4—Tove, a young girl with light skin and dark hair, is devastated to come home to the huge ficus tree in her front yard being removed. She's told the tree is dead but salvages a branch with one tiny, living leaf. Tove decides to "plant" the branch atop her head, and it works! She spends the day walking around town, showing neighbors her new companion. With love and nurturing, the tree grows—fast. Soon, it's far too big for Tove to support, and it's a neighborhood-wide endeavor to help the girl and plant the tree in its rightful pla...Log In or Sign Up to Read More