{"product_id":"more-than-a-tree-isbn-9780593697689","title":"More than a Tree","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Rabbit Listened.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.★\"The lovely pastel artwork mirrors the gentle spirit of this story, which also comes with a message of hope and responsibility. This one has its own quietly joyful message of shared family experiences and the healing that comes over time. This book would be an excellent addition to any library’s collection, especially those needing stories of dealing with a loss.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"When a family’s beloved backyard tree must be felled, a bittersweet grieving process unfolds, which Kurpiel conveys with understanding in this sympathetic picture book of mourning and regrowth.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003eSarah 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.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233402335461,"sku":"NP9780593697689","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593697689.jpg?v=1767732976","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/more-than-a-tree-isbn-9780593697689","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}