A Grand Old Tree

Mary Newell DePalma
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The Giving Tree for our time. Once there was a grand old tree, whose roots sank deep into the earth and whose arms reached high into the sky. Every spring the grand old tree flowered and bore cherries for the squirrels and birds that made their homes in her leafy branches. And every year, seeds from the tree scattered in the wind, along with many millions of leaves. Mary Newell DePalma creates an emotional tale of life and renewal, of nature's bounty and quiet balance, illustrated with simple images made powerful with vivid colors and moving compositions.
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensScienceNaturePlantsStorytimeEnvironmentAnimalsFriendshipNonfiction
32 Pages

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