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More than a Tree

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This tender, affecting story of the life of a tree and its impact on a young girl is a glorious read-aloud in the vein of classics such as The Giving Tree and The Rabbit Listened. This tender, affecting story of the life of a tree and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This tender, affecting story of the life of a tree and its impact on a young girl is a glorious read-aloud in the vein of classics such as The Giving Tree and The Rabbit Listened.

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This tender, affecting story of the life of a tree and its impact on a young girl is a glorious read-aloud in the vein of classics such as The Giving Tree and The Rabbit Listened. This tender, affecting story of the life of a tree and its impact on a young girl is a glorious read-aloud in the vein of classics such as The Giving Tree and The Rabbit Listened. The backyard tree has meant everything to the girl in this story. It has been a companion, a shelter, and a setting for all kinds of games. But now it's time to say goodbye, and to make room for a new backyard tree. And just as the old tree used to watch over the girl, she will now watch over the seedling as it grows. In soothing, melodic prose and gentle, glowing images, this story is about much more than a tree-it's about family, about processing sadness, about the circle of life and the nourishment we all receive from nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593697689

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin Young Readers

Illustration: FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 471g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Sarah Kurpiel is a librarian and self-taught author/illustrator. Her stories are inspired by animals, nature, and moments of wonder in everyday life. She hopes her work brings a bit of happiness into the world-and a bit of disability representation too. Sarah uses a power wheelchair and considers her disability an important part of her identity. She lives with her family in Downers Grove, Illinois.

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