Tamara and the Red Palm Weevil
A picture book written by Chani Hameiri, illustrated by Inbal Leitner.
Hakibbutz Hameuchad publishers, 2016
When Tamara was born, her dad planted a palm tree in their yard. One day Tamara discovers that the palm tree branches are bent over and dry. Mom and Dad say the tree is sick because of the red palm weevil.
What is this weevil, and what will happen to the tree? Tamar wears her dad’s lab coat and goes on a journey to save her tree!
Mixed-media (Paper, Tea, Pastels, Pencils, Collage)
Front cover.