The Spooky Tree
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

The Spooky Tree

Written by Arthur Ruolo · Illustrated by Marilyn Mets

Two kids fear the creepy tree in their new yard, until a big storm hits.

32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Two children love everything about their new house except the spooky tree in the yard. They refuse to go near it and even wish someone would cut it down. Then a big storm rolls in, and the tree they feared protects their home. A simple story about not judging things by how they look.

From the publisher

When two kids move into their new house, they love everything about it…except the spooky tree in the yard. They won’t go near it–and they even wish someone would cut it down! However, when a big storm comes, the spooky tree protects their house, teaching them that it’s not fair to judge things by their appearance or to be afraid of something because it looks different. This important lesson is presented to young readers in an engaging way, through simple text and bright and charming illustrations.

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Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Publication
Published
July 30, 2026
First published
May 1, 1997
Publisher
Twin Sisters Media
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781482493610

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