A cherry tree named Felice was planted in honor of the birth of a daughter and grew with her. And it became the hero of her son's childhood memories: his playmate, a place of learning and adventure, a symbol of the continuity of life. The main character of this book is a grandfather who, with his energy, sense of freedom, and ability to hear the tree's breath, seems a little 'strange.' And as easily as the tree breathes, the author touches on such topics as suffering and the death of loved ones and sincerely believes that 'a person does not die as long as cherry trees continue to live for him.'

'My Grandfather Was a Cherry Tree' was included in the list of outstanding children's books 'White Crows' compiled by the International Munich Youth Library, was awarded prizes in Italy, Germany, and France, and its author, Angela Nanetti, was nominated for the main prize in children's literature - the Andersen Prize.