
The Birthday Tree
$59.22
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
25 March 2008
Summary
The Birthday Tree: A Tale of Roots and Wanderlust
Planting a birthday tree has enduring effects in this poignant tale of a roving boy’s link to nature — and the roots of his family’s love.
When baby Jack arrives, his father and mother plant an apple seedling to honor his birth. As Jack grows taller, so does the tree. When Jack is happy, the tree limbs stand straight and proud. When he is cold, the leaves tremble on their stems. But one day Jack’s parents awake to find his be…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780763626044 |
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ISBN-10: | 076362604X |
Author: | Paul Fleischman, Barry Root |
Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 40 |
Release Date: | 25 March 2008 |
Weight: | 392g |
Dimensions: | 235mm x 256mm x 10mm |
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About The Author
Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman won the Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images. Among his award-winning picture books are Sidewalk Circus, The Animal Hedge, and Weslandia. He lives in Aromas, California.
Barry Root has illustrated many books for children, including The Cat Who Liked Potato Soup by Terry Farish. He lives in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.
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