About the Book Bidemmi draws pictures and tells stories about cherries. Book Synopsis No one can tell a story quite like Bidemmi. When she starts to draw, her imagination takes off. Enter her world, look at her pictures, and watch her stories grow and grow--just like the forest of cherry trees she imagines right on her own block. Review Quotes In this ingeniously executed series of stories within a story a young black child shares herself, her art, and cherries with the world. Watercolor illustrations perfectly complement the mood of the text. --Kirkus ReviewsA fresh and imaginative book which exudes a respect for and understanding of children--School Library JournalProfound as well as enchanting.--Horn BookA glowing tale about the transformational power of a childs creativity and love.--Publishers Weekly