More Than a Tree

Written and illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel

A girl must say goodbye to her beloved tree, embracing change and new beginnings.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl faces the bittersweet task of parting with her cherished backyard tree, a steadfast companion through her childhood. As she prepares to welcome a new seedling, she learns about the cycles of life, love, and renewal. Will she find solace in nurturing the new tree as it grows? This touching tale explores themes of family, loss, and the enduring bond between nature and humanity, inviting readers to reflect on the beauty of change and the promise of new beginnings.

From the publisher

This tender, affecting story of the life of a tree and its impact on a young girl is a glorious read-aloud in the vein of classics such as The Giving Tree and The Rabbit Listened. The backyard tree has meant everything to the girl in this story. It has been a companion, a shelter, and a setting for all kinds of games. But now it’s time to say goodbye, and to make room for a new backyard tree. And just as the old tree used to watch over the girl, she will now watch over the seedling as it grows. In soothing, melodic prose and gentle, glowing images, this story is about much more than a tree–it’s about family, about processing sadness, about the circle of life and the nourishment we all receive from nature.

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