Palm Sunday; or, Little Mary's Saturday's walk

"Palm Sunday; or, Little Mary's Saturday's Walk" by Lady Maria Callcott is a sweet children's story set long ago, that explores faith, nature, and learning through the eyes of a curious young girl named Mary. The tale follows Mary as she joins her father on a walk to visit a neighbor and learn about Palm Sunday traditions. Along the way, her father teaches about the names and healing properties of spring flowers, and explains the meaning behind the use of palm branches, linking back to biblical times and the present-day celebration. With vivid descriptions of the natural world and filled with Mary's thoughtful questions, the book leaves the reader with a sense of joy as Mary thinks about all the things she has seen and heard to better grasp her experiences related to her faith, the beauty of nature, and culture.