When a young pine cone falls from his tree before he has ripened, he finds himself all alone. After the death of his mother, he is left with only an amber tear — a precious keepsake whose secret and meaning he has yet to discover. The little Pinecone sets out on a journey to find his place and purpose, meeting different creatures along the way. The story unfolds as a children’s book where the important narrative element is atmosphere created with colourful illustrations