Book
The tree : a fable / by Layton Neal.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780763689520 (reinforced trade edition)
- ISBN: 0763689521 (reinforced trade edition)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Cover title. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fables > Fiction. Trees > Fiction. Forest conservation > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fables. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | E LAYTO N (Text) | 33126021984293 | Easy | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2017 March
PreS-Gr 2âThis sweet and simple story (only 38 words) conveys an important and powerful message. A man and woman come upon a plot of land for sale. They make plans to build a magnificent home, bring in their supplies, and eagerly set to work. However, when the couple begin to cut down a tree that is right in the middle of their plot, they find out it is already home to birds, squirrels, an owl, and rabbits. When they realize that they would deprive other living things of a home in order to make one of their own, they are contrite. Their solution is original and charming and could provide discussion fodder among readers of a variety of ages on a wide range of topics, such as respect for nature and the concept of ownership. The pen-and-ink illustrations work seamlessly with the text in this straightforward but important story. The wordless spread depicting the couple's anguish over the devastation they have wrought is surprisingly moving given the cartoonlike nature of the illustrations. Suitable for independent reading, this title is also ideal for group sharing and a perfect choice for Earth Day presentations.
Copyright 2017 School Library Journal.VERDICT Large and small collections should make room on their shelves for this lovely offering.âGrace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ