book reviews
TheWatermelon Tree: El Árbol De Sandías , by Sylvia G. Ulmer, is a bilingual picture book that follows twins Roger and Randy during a summer visit to their grandparents’ farm. The boys help with farmchores, go fishing with their grandpa and ask childhood questions, like why plums growon trees but watermelons don’t. Ulmer, a retired educator fromLodi, writes in poem style, with both the English and Spanish translations rhyming. Hardcover, paperback and e-book from Archway Publishing. $29.95, $19.95, $3.99. The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers , by Sean and Allison McManus, is an easy-to-follow beginner’s guide to gardening. It includes tips for selecting plants for the gardener’s climate and growing conditions, planting techniques and choosing fertilizer, as well as controlling weeds, diseases and pests naturally. It even explains the difference between annuals and perennials and gives time-management advice. Paperback from Cool Springs Press. $26.99.
In Persian Delicacies: Jewish Foods for Special Occasions , Angela Cohan compiles recipes inspired by her homeland and Persian Jewish heritage and influenced by her three decades of living in Southern California. She uses
fresh, organic ingredients and offers vegetarian and vegan options. Rich with the fruits, spices and herbs used in Persian cuisine, her dishes include appetizers, soups and stews, salads, drinks, rice dishes, kabobs, breads and desserts. Hardcover from Clyde Publishing. $35.
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