A little girl takes us into the world of her grandmother, with whom she shares a special bond. Her grandmother, who lives close to nature, tells of her past with her sisters, who protected her when she was young. She learned to recognize and respect the plants that grew around her. Together, grandmother and granddaughter share sweet, often silent moments together. One day, the girl burns herself. Whispering words of comfort, her grandmother carries her to the backyard willow. The natural world holds pride of place in this book, informing its highly colorful and contemplative visual design.