{"product_id":"the-gift-of-the-tree-isbn-9780688106843","title":"The Gift of the Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning\u003cbr\u003eauthor Alvin Tresselt's classic story about the cycle of life is beautifully illustrated and an excellent resource for families.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gift of the Tree \u003c\/em\u003ereveals the role of an ancient oak\u003cbr\u003etree in the cycle of nature as it dies and returns to the earth, providing\u003cbr\u003enourishment for new life all around it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1972 under the title \u003cem\u003eThe Dead Tree\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cbr\u003ethis story about the cycle of nature has never been more timely. Henri\u003cbr\u003eSorensen’s exquisite paintings for this reillustrated edition capture all the\u003cbr\u003ebeauty and power of the tree’s transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e commented: \"The interdependence of plant and animal life is clearly evident, including both those that seek its shelter and those that hasten the decaying process to prepare the soil for new life. The original text stands the test of time, reaching its audience with power and emotion as it directs attention to the forces of nature at work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eTresselt's classic story of The Dead Tree is given new life in this gloriously reillustrated volume. The role of an oak tree in the cycle of nature is revealed as an ancient tree, even as it dies and returns to the earth, provides nourishment for new life all around it. \"Impressionistic illustrations beautifully reflect an evocative text.\" -- Kirkus Reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eImpressionistic illustrations beautifully reflect an evocative text. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew illustrations breathe freshness into this book originally published as The Dead Tree (Parents, 1972; o.p.). [The illustrations] promote a full understanding of the natural cycle of trees, ever changing, ever renewing. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887487774949,"sku":"NP9780688106843","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780688106843.jpg?v=1730226208","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-gift-of-the-tree-isbn-9780688106843","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}