The Tree
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

The Tree

Written and illustrated by Neal Layton

A tree's fate hangs in balance as animals face losing their home.

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32 pages· 64 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~460L
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Bookroo's summary

A family plans to cut down a tree to build their dream house, but for the rabbits, birds, and squirrels, this tree is home. As the new arrivals envision their future, the animals face losing theirs. Can harmony be found between human dreams and nature's needs? Discover a tale of empathy and imagination where the fate of a tree could change everything.

From the publisher

When a family wants to cut down a tree to build a house, what happens to the animals’ nests and burrows? Can a tree be home to everyone? For the rabbits, birds, and squirrels, the big tree is home. But then come two new arrivals with wonderful plans, all ready to create their dream house. What will it mean for the animal families if their tree is cut down? With empathy and imagination, Neal Layton offers a hopeful outlook in this simple and powerful fable about the harmony of the natural world.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
64
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~460L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
February 7, 2017
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763689520

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