Tara’S Treasures

By Betty Elza

When young Tara moves into her new home, she wonders why the older neighbor next door wont greet her or talk to her. But Tara is persistent. When she sees the woman tending her beautiful flowers in the garden, Tara gets her attention and discovers her name is Zura.

Tara becomes a frequent visitor, and Zura shows her how to care for the garden by weeding and watering. During their time together, Zura shares special stories from her life and even gives Tara some of her treasures.

This picture book for children shares the story of Tara, how she comes to understand an old woman, and how a wonderful friendship blossoms within the flowers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: May 3, 2017
• ISBN: 9781480846487

Betty Elza

Betty Elza earned a master’s degree in library science and has written several local history books that are in the NSDAR Library and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. This is her first children’s book.

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[bemislibrary · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tara tries to understand why her new neighbor will not acknowledge her. It takes several discussions with her mother and visits to the neighbor before she understands the neighbor is deaf. The moral of the story is patience and understanding can development into friendship.Goodreads Giveaway randomly chose me to receive this book. Although encouraged, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.