Davidia involucrata
The common name Handkerchief tree or Dove tree, comes from the long white bracts which surround the small male flowers as they supposedly look like either handkerchiefs drying or doves resting on the branches - take your pick. It's a lovely, ... [... more]
BBC |
Belle Yang
Mei-Mei and Di-Di are head-over-heels in love with their new doves. Like devoted parents, the siblings tenderly... It's a long way from Taiwan to San Francisco, but Hannah's family has made the journey because they want to make America their ... [... more]
Random House |
Greg Shed from HarperCollins Publishers
Greg Shed has illustrated many books for children, including The Language of Doves by Rosemary Wells and Dandelions by Eve Bunting. He lives in his hometown of San Diego, California. [... more]
Harper Collins |