A Grand Old Tree Contributor(s): Depalma, Mary Newell (Author), Depalma, Mary Newell (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0439623340 ISBN-13: 9780439623346 Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2005 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Environment - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
Dewey: 582.16 |
LCCN: 2004023407 |
Lexile Measure: 530 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 11" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 102444 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |