This Is the Tree We Planted

Illustrated by Alison Friend

Discover the hidden world within a single tree planted by a class.

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32 pages· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

A classroom plants a tree, sparking a vibrant ecosystem. As the tree grows, students witness a robin guarding her eggs, a lizard hunting a spider, and a hawk circling above. This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the wonders of nature right in their own backyards, revealing the intricate web of life thriving in a single tree. What secrets will the tree unveil next?

From the publisher

Learn about all of the animals that coexist in just one tree that a classroom planted in this fun, informative, cumulative picture book in the tradition of This is the House That Jack Built. A class plants a tree in the playground, and together, they watch it grow. There is no shortage of action to observe in its branches: a robin protecting her eggs from a squirrel and her kits, a lizard stalking a spider, and a hawk swirling around overhead. Within this tree is an entire ecosystem, all created by the class who planted it. Beloved children’s book creator Kate McMullan has crafted a story that will encourage kids to cultivate a love of nature as they observe the world living inside their backyards.

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