Hello, Tree

Written by Ana Crespo · Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

A tree witnesses a wildfire's destruction, waiting for rebirth.

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40 pages· ~360L

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Bookroo's summary

In the face of a devastating wildfire, a tree stands alone, watching as animals and humans flee. With only time as its ally, the tree waits for the flames to subside and the forest to heal. As days turn to nights, the tree's silent vigil holds hope for renewal and the return of life. Will the forest rise from the ashes, and will the girl and her family find their way back? Discover the enduring bond between nature and humanity in this poignant tale of resilience and rebirth.

From the publisher

Inspired by the 2013 Black Forest fire and told from the viewpoint of a tree watching its home destroyed, Hello, Tree is about the kinship between humans and nature, and preservation of the environment. It was a swallow who called it first. “Fire’s coming!” And the animals ran away. Even the insects tried to flee. The girl and her family left, too. All I could do…was wait. When a wildfire comes roaring into the forest, all the animals and humans flee. But all the tree can do is wait. Wait until many days and nights pass. Wait until the fire loses the battle. And wait until the forest is still before the forest can be reborn and the animals and the girl can come back.

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