This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
Sean Rubin
(Author)
Description
A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin.
* "A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." --Kirkus, starred review
Product Details
Price
$18.99
$17.66
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Publish Date
May 11, 2021
Pages
48
Dimensions
9.2 X 10.9 X 0.6 inches | 1.25 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781250788504
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Sean Rubin was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is the illustrator of The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: The True Story of Alan Bean, and the author-illustrator of the Bolivar series. In 2018, he was nominated for an Eisner Award for Bolivar. Sean graduated from Princeton University, where he met his wife, Lucy. They have two sons and live in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Reviews
A Chickadee Award nominee, Children's Literature Assembly Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts, Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year, and Bank Street Best Book of the Year
* "Splendid illustrations . . . A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." --Kirkus, starred review * "Rubin's lively and energetic cartoon art takes the focus quickly from destruction and desolation to growth and renewal . . . A volume that could be part of any unit on 9/11 for children, or a lesson on resilience. " --Horn Book, starred review "A poignant tribute to a city's resilience and a powerful introduction to the topic for young readers." --Publishers Weekly "This beautiful book deserves a spot in elementary collections across the country." --School Library Journal "A stirring story of hope and healing in the aftermath of immense tragedy." --Bookpage"Inspiring . . . Particularly striking is the growth of the tree and the new tower at the site of the World Trade Center, shown in a series of parallel illustrations. Although the circumstances are different, this story of urban resilience and rebuilding remains relevant today." --Booklist