The Birthday Tree, 9780763626044
Hardcover
A tree grows with a boy, rooted in family love.

The Birthday Tree

$59.22

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    25 March 2008

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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
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
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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