The Shady Tree
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

The Shady Tree

Written and illustrated by Demi

Can generosity triumph over greed when wealth is at stake?

3.8 Goodreads · 202 ratings
32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a new Chinese fable, Ping encounters the greedy Tan Tan, who hoards his beautiful house and shady tree. As Ping cleverly turns Tan Tan's greed to his advantage, he gains wealth but remains true to his generous spirit. Will Ping's kindness transform Tan Tan's selfish ways, or will greed prevail? Discover how one man's heart can change a community in 'The Shady Tree,' a tale of generosity and transformation.

From the publisher

A beautiful companion to Demi’s classic The Empty Pot.

In this new Chinese fable, Ping returns and deals with the selfish and greedy Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who does not share. Ping turns Tan Tan’s greed into his own gain, but even with his new-found wealth, Ping is true to his generous nature―there is room for everyone. Simply told and beautifully illustrated, The Shady Tree is sure to become a classic.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 25, 2016
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781627797696

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