The Secret of Sapling Green
$22.20
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2022
Summary
Sapling Green is a gentle, quiet girl with a secret she is scared to show the world. Wynn Farthing is funny and noisy, and the best at climbing high into the branches of the old schoolyard tree. One terrible day, after a storm, the gardener says the tree has to come down. Can Sapling use her secret to save the day?
Sapling has always kept her hands in her pockets at school to hide her big secret – her green thumbs. But at home she flourishes, growing all kinds of brilliant flowers, sh…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925820980 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 192582098X |
| Author: | Penelope Pratley |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | EK Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 414g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 255mm |
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Unusual, believable and original – about saving of a school playground tree. Engaging illustrations.– Pinerolo (The Children’s Book Cottage Newsletter)
“The Secret of Sapling Green is a beautifully told story with carefully chosen words in a brief text and with lovely illustrations. It’s message of acceptance of difference, both in ourselves and others, will stir empathy for children who are different and bring hope to those who struggle to fit in. An excellent teaching resource for starting class discussions about acceptance.” – Reading Time“The Secret of Sapling Green includes themes of individuality, diversity, embracing differences, courage, self-confidence, and friendship. It is recommended for children aged 5 years and older.” The illustrations beautifully support the book’s message by depicting a diverse group of children” – Buzz Words“Unusual, believable and original — about saving of a school playground tree. Engaging illustrations.” – Pinerolo
About The Author
Penelope Pratley
Penelope Pratley is an illustrator and author with a passion for creating books that inspire children to find their place in the world. With Bachelors of Fine Art and of Teaching, she has taught art from preschool to high school. She now works from her home studio and tutors aspiring artists.
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