A Family Tree

By Staci Lola Drouillard, Kate Gardiner (Illustrator)

A family must uproot their beloved tree. Can they adapt to change?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a heartfelt tale, young Francis faces a dilemma when her grandparents decide to move. Their cherished spruce tree, rooted in Grandma's garden by Gichigaming's shore, must be uprooted. Can Francis find a way to bring the tree along, preserving their deep connection to nature and family? This tender story explores resilience and the strength found in roots, both literal and metaphorical, as Francis and her family navigate change.

From the publisher

A modern-day twist to The Giving Tree, this book chronicles the changes brought upon a beloved family tree that must be uprooted and planted on new land. This debut picture book by Staci Lola Drouillard (Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe descendant) celebrates resiliency, family bonds, and our deep connection to and responsibility for nature. Grandma’s garden was not just any garden. It was where a spruce tree, only as tall as baby Francis, reached her roots into the soil and stretched her branches toward the sky. Here, on the shore of Gichigaming, is where Francis and the sapling felt right at home.But when Grandma and Grandpa decide to move away, Francis wants to take the tree with them–can they?Brimming with tenderness, this story from Staci Lola Drouillard (Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe descendant), with illustrations by Kate Gardiner (Chaubunagungamaug band of Nipmuck Indians), traces the journey of one family, and a little tree, as they adapt to change by drawing on the strength of their roots.

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