Maple & Rosemary

By Alison James, Jennifer K Mann (Illustrator)

A lonely tree and a girl form an unbreakable bond through life's seasons.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Maple, a solitary sugar maple tree, yearns for companionship. Her wish is granted when Rosemary, a young girl seeking solace, climbs into her branches. Together, they forge a friendship as enduring as the roots beneath them. As seasons change and years pass, their bond deepens, weaving their lives together in a tapestry of shared experiences. What secrets and stories will unfold in this tale of timeless friendship?

From the publisher

A touching story about a sugar maple tree who finds a lifelong friend when a young girl comes to seek comfort in its branches. For the longest time, Maple was on her own, ignored by the cedars and the pines. All she wanted was a friend she could talk to. Then one day, Rosemary climbs into her branches, sad and searching for a friend of her own. Together they form a bond as real as roots. Through the seasons and across a lifetime, Maple and Rosemary tells a story of true friendship, one in which the experiences we share become a part of who we are. Alison James’s spare, eloquent text is accompanied by luminous illustrations that capture the shifting seasons in all their glory, by Jennifer K. Mann, creator of the much-acclaimed picture book, The Camping Trip.

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