"There is an old Sicilian saying that my Nonna used to say all the time: The most precious things in life can neither be bought nor sold."Little Matt has a big family, and he is loved by everyone. His mother is a stern woman and a fantastic cook. His father is an honest and respectable man who provides for them. However, the person who influences Matt the most is his Nonno.When Matt was still a baby, his Nonno planted a fig tree in his yard. As Matt gets older, every last Sunday in October, he goes to visit his Nonno together with his dad and uncle Joey to prepare the fig tree for winter. Those times spent together changed the course of his life! It also gave him a completely different and unique appreciation for his whole family and all the life lessons that helped him become a great man.Nonno, The Fig Tree and Me is a coming-of-age story filled with a rich sense of place and culture, and is sure to leave children with a newfound love and appreciation for family.