Zee Grows a Tree
Zee Grows a Tree

Zee Grows a Tree

Written by Elizabeth Rusch & illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Hardcover
$17.99
$16.73
5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
34
Words per page
~720L
Lexile measure
Mar 4, 2021
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A fact-filled story about a little girl and an evergreen tree that grow up side by side. Perfect for anyone who loves the natural world–or wonders about the origins of their holiday tree. On the morning little Zee Cooper is born, a Douglas-fir seedling emerges from the nursery bed at her family’s Christmas tree farm. As Zee and the tree grow up together, they experience many of the same milestones. When Zee starts preschool, her tree is ready to start life outside the nursery. As Zee outgrows all her clothes, her tree grows taller, too. When Zee gets a whole new look for kindergarten, her tree gets a spiffy transformation as well. And as the years go on, Zee takes loving care of her tree, watering it through heat waves and protecting it from winter winds. Combining interesting details about how trees are grown and cared for on a farm with the sweet story of a friendship between a girl and her special tree, Zee Grows a Tree offers a blend of fiction and nonfiction that will draw the interest of young nature lovers everywhere. In the back of the book, readers will find an index, bibliography, and an author’s note suggesting some ways to enjoy a holiday tree without cutting one down.

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    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Elizabeth Rusch

      Elizabeth Rusch is the author of several award-winning children’s nonfiction picture books, including Volcano Rising, Electrical Wizard, and The Music of Life. Her highly acclaimed Scientists in the Field books include the Orbis Pictus Honor book The Mighty Mars Rovers, Eruption!, The Next Wave, and Impact!

      Illustrator
      Will Hillenbrand

      Will Hillenbrand has written and illustrated many books, including Bear in Love and Bear and Bunny, both written by Daniel Pinkwater. Will Hillenbrand lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780763697549
    Publication Date
    March 4, 2021
    Publisher
    Candlewick
    Original Publication Date
    March 4, 2021
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    34
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~720L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    511917
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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