Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes

{"hero_section": {"headline": "Love Grows In Tiny Places", "subheadline": "Discover the hidden universe inside the simplest things your child loves."}, "the_vision": {"quote": "All these not-a-tomato things - my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and sky, lakes and rivers, the sun and stars - are parts of the tomato you cannot see.", "context": "This book beautifully illustrates the concept of interdependence, showing children that everything is connected to the final product. It reframes the idea of 'value' beyond mere physical size or appearance."}, "therapeutic_guide": {"title": "For Understanding Interconnectedness and Gratitude", "core_utility": "Fosters deep appreciation for unseen labor and natural systems supporting daily life.", "conversation_starters": ["What is something small you love that has something big inside it?", "If you were a tomato, who are the 'stars' and 'sun' that help you grow?", "What is one thing you do that helps someone else grow, even if they can't see you doing it?"]}, "visual_style_guide": {"mood_board": "Earthy, Whimsical, Intimate", "color_palette": ["#FFD700", "#4B3621", "#7CFC00"], "art_direction": "A blend of detailed, close-up botanical illustration for the tomato, contrasted with soft, glowing, almost cosmic representations of the sun, stars, and parental figures embedded within the fruit's structure."}, "social_share": {"instagram": "It takes a whole universe to make one little yellow pear tomato! \ud83c\udf1f Dive into a story that shows how love, hard work, sun, and stars are all hidden inside the things we enjoy most. #SeeTheUnseen", "hashtags": ["#ChildrensBooks", "#Interdependence", "#GardenLife", "#STEMforKids", "#PictureBookLove"]}, "reviews_and_awards": {"reader_praise": ["So Many Not-a-Tomato Things In Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes! \"Everyone and everything-my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and sky, lakes and rivers, the sun and stars-are parts of the tomato you cannot see. Take away any one, and the little yellow pear tomatoes in my garden could not be.\" -from the book Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes is a delightful 32-page book by Demian Elaine Yumei examining the universal circle of life through the innocent eyes of a young girl. Inspired by the author's youngest daughter (who really *does* love pear tomatoes)-as well as the Zen teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh-the little girl in the story marvels at all the energy and collaboration it takes to grow the tomatoes. From the earthworms who aerate the soil with their tunnels to her Mommy who weeds the garden, there are a lot of not-a-tomato things that are in little yellow pear tomatoes! Filled with lush, vibrant illustrations by first time Mom Nicole Tamarin, Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes follows the contemplations of a little girl who see that everyone and everything brings something essential to the fruits she loves so much. Because many things contribute to the growing of the tomatoes-her Daddy who plants them, the sun which grants energy, the lakes, rivers and oceans that supply the clouds with water, and even the hearts of stars-all things are inside every little pear tomato. Imbued with exquisite artwork and the gentle message of interconnectedness, Little Pear Tomatoes is a fitting book for such troubled times. Ever since we've gotten this book, my son has asked me to read it to him every night before bed. Interestingly, this month's picture on my kitchen calendar features tomatoes of all shapes, sizes and colors, so I was able to show my son pictures of actual yellow pear tomatoes. Admittedly, I hadn't heard of-or seen-these types of tomatoes until reading this book! While the Amazon recommendation says that this book is geared towards babies and preschoolers, the words are advanced enough to challenge the reading skills of 7-8 year olds in my opinion. This is no mere picture book. E. Gilbert", "Beautifully illustrated. Wonderfully written. What a thought provoking book! As I read this story, I soon realized that my thinking about growing plants had been very wrong. I have always thought about seeds as containing everything needed to grow a plant - any plant. Isn't that what children everywhere are told? Some well meaning person holds up a tiny seed for a child's eyes to behold and patiently explains that the seed, no matter how diminutive it may seem, does indeed hold everything it needs to grow into its own type of vegetation. Of course, these are well meaning instructors who are simply trying to help children understand the miracle that is held inside even the tiniest seed, and what they say is true - but there is so much more! Now, inside the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, we find a thoughtful child who not only looks at seeds as miraculous, but also understands that many other things are necessary for those seeds to produce fruit. That means there must be many things inside the little yellow pear tomatoes that helped them become the unique fruit that they are. As we turn the pages of this book, we enter the mind of a little girl as she sits in her garden thinking about those little yellow pear tomatoes that she loves so well. She notes the difference between these tomatoes and other tomatoes - and there are many differences. Then she thinks about how her daddy and mommy help them to grow, how the sun and rain help them to grow, and even how the bugs and worms help them to grow. Are all these things now inside the little yellow pear tomatoes? Could the tomatoes grow without them? ***** As the story continues, children will learn to think about all the people, things, and situations that must be present in order for a little yellow pear tomato to mature. I enjoyed this story tremendously, and highly recommend it for all children. I think I can also guarantee that they will never again look at a seed (or a tomato) in the same way. ***** Reviewed by Ruth Wilson. From the United States Emily", "This exquisite offering examines the universal circle of life through the innocent eyes of a young girl, who marvels at all the energy and collaboration it takes to grow her yellow pear tomatoes. She sees that everyone and everything brings something essential to the little fruits she loves so much. Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap Everyone and everything my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and sky, lakes and rivers, the sun and stars are parts of the tomato you cannot see. Take away any one, and the little yellow pear tomatoes in my garden could not be. While playing in the garden, a young girl marvels at the energy and collaboration it takes to grow her yellow pear tomatoes. She discovers many intricate connections that are essential for growing the little fruits she loves so much.The inspiration for this book came from the Zen teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as Demian's youngest daughter, Brhiannon, who really does love pear tomatoes. About the Author Demian Elaine Yumei is best known as DreamSinger. Her latest CD For the Sake of Love is being promoted nationwide. Nicole Tamarin drew inspiration for her unique illustrations from early memories of exploring her mother s garden. A new mother, this is her first children s book. Product details Publisher \u200f : \u200e Illumination Arts Publishing Company Publication date \u200f : \u200e June 1, 2005 Language \u200f : \u200e English Print length \u200f : \u200e 32 pages ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 097401902X ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0974019024 Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 1.01 pounds Reading age \u200f : \u200e 5 - 6 years Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 8.75 x 0.5 x 11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,525,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #353,767 in Children's Books (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0"], "editorial_reviews": ["From the Inside Flap\nEveryone and everything my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and sky, lakes and rivers, the sun and stars are parts of the tomato you cannot see. Take away any one, and the little yellow pear tomatoes in my garden could not be. While playing in the garden, a young girl marvels at the energy and collaboration it takes to grow her yellow pear tomatoes. She discovers many intricate connections that are essential for growing the little fruits she loves so much.The inspiration for this book came from the Zen teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as Demian's youngest daughter, Brhiannon, who really does love pear tomatoes."]}, "author_bio": "Demian Elaine Yumei is best known as DreamSinger. Her latest CD For the Sake of Love is being promoted nationwide. Nicole Tamarin drew inspiration for her unique illustrations from early memories of exploring her mother s garden. A new mother, this is her first children s book.", "product_specs": {}, "general_audience_layer": {"narrative": "This exquisite offering examines the universal circle of life through the innocent eyes of a young girl, who marvels at all the energy and collaboration it takes to grow her yellow pear tomatoes. She sees that everyone and everything brings something essential to the little fruits she loves so much. 'Everyone and everything my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and sky, lakes and rivers, the sun and stars are parts of the tomato you cannot see. Take away any one, and the little yellow pear tomatoes in my garden could not be.'"}}

This exquisite offering examines the universal circle of life through the innocent eyes of a young girl, who marvels at all the energy and collaboration it takes to grow her yellow pear tomatoes. She sees that everyone and everything brings something essential to the little fruits she loves so much. 'Everyone and everything my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and sky, lakes and rivers, the sun and stars are parts of the tomato you cannot see. Take away any one, and the little yellow pear tomatoes in my garden could not be.'