Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree
Mary Murphy
(Author)
Description
All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self for very young readers. Only I know how to be me.Only you know how to be you. Trees have leaves that turn sunshine into food. Amazing! Birds build nests, sing songs, hatch eggs, and fly. Dogs are our friends and can move their ears to tell us how they feel, while fish live in water, flashing like jewels. As for people, every person on Earth is different, each with their own thoughts and feelings. With a simple narrative and joyful, welcoming illustrations celebrating a world full of remarkable creatures, Mary Murphy reminds little ones that we are all unique, and that we are the only ones who know how to be us.
Product Details
Price
$17.99
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publish Date
March 10, 2020
Pages
32
Dimensions
9.6 X 10.9 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781536214703
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About the Author
Mary Murphy is the acclaimed author-illustrator of many books for young children, including Mouse Is Small, Are You My Mommy?, Good Night Like This, Say Hello Like This!, A Kiss Like This, Utterly Lovely One, and I Kissed the Baby! She lives in Galway, Ireland.
Reviews
A celebration of the uniqueness of trees--and birds, dogs, fish, the planet Earth, the universe, and each human being. What makes this feel-good reflection on individuality stand out are the illustrations, childlike in their presentation but surprisingly detailed...Even though many illustrations include tiny details, this will work well for group as well as one-on-one. A simple message delivered effectively.
--Kirkus Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews