Call Me Tree

Written and illustrated by Maya Gonzalez

A child's journey mirrors a tree's growth, exploring self-discovery and connection.

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24 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

A young child embarks on a journey of self-discovery, growing like a tree from a tiny seed. As they reach out to the world, they learn about nature, embrace others, and find their unique place. This lyrical tale invites readers to dream, grow, and connect, celebrating individuality and belonging. What does it mean to be as free and unique as a tree? Discover the answer in this enchanting story of growth and self-realization.

From the publisher

Bilingual English/Spanish. An imaginary tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who he or she is meant to be-a child as unique as a tree. What does it mean to be like a tree? For one young child, it all begins as a tiny seedthat is free to grow and reach out to others while standing strong and tall- just like a tree in the natural world. With this gentle and imaginative story about becoming your fullest self, Maya Christina Gonzalez empowers young readers to dream and reach . . . and to be as free and unique as trees.

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