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A tender, warm-hearted picture book brimming with the love, energy and anticipation of having a special day with someone you love. Will there be many and will they be ripe? Mum whispers, "Just wait and see."As the sun starts to rise, a mother and daughter head out, hand in hand, on their annual outing together. A special tradition, just the two of them. They're leaving the town behind and going to the wild fields, where their mulberry tree is waiting. There's juice on their hands and stains on their shirts as they collect berries and share a picnic; then it's home to savour crumbly, sticky slices of fresh mulberry pie... Brought to life by Chuck Groenink's soft and vivid illustrations, this is a deeply resonant story, warm with the joy of tradition and the sweetness of moments spent with people we love.
About the author
Tanya Rosie grew up in Milton Keynes in a household filled with Iranian traditions (from her mum), and a few Scottish ones, too (from her dad). She is an editor, author and passionate reader of children's books. She has written Mum, Me and the Mulberry Tree and Grandpa Is Here, both illustrated by Chuck Groenink, and The Doll's House illustrated by Claudia Ravalli. She now lives in St Albans. Find her on Twitter as @tanya_rosie.Chuck Groenink grew up in The Netherlands but now lives in the US. Chuck's picture books with Walker Books include Mum, Me and the Mulberry Tree, Grandpa Is Here and The Night of the Hedgehog, all written by Tanya Rosie. When not drawing pictures for books, he likes to read, bake bread, or go hiking. Find him on X as @chuckgroenink and Instagram as @c.groenink.
