"Synopsis
The Cherry Tree is an interesting short story for children. The book is one of the most unforgettable tales with beautiful illustrations by Ruskin Bond. The book is about Rakesh who plants a cherry seedling in the garden and watches it grow. The treee passes through many seasons in many years and faces thunderstorms, summer and a hungry goat as well. At last, on his ninth birthday Rakesh sees the first pink blossoms on his cherry tree. This is a beautiful short story for children with interesting fonts and engaging illustrations.
About the Author
Ruskin Bond is an Indian writer of British descent. Initiially, he sustained himself financially by writing short stories and poems for newspapers and magazines. Most of his works are influenced by life in the hill stations at the foothills of the Himalayas, where he spent his childhood. He was recognized by The Indian Council for Child Education for his role in the growth of children's literature in India. For this, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for his work Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan twice in 1999 and 2014.
