The Shade Tree
Helen Mixter
(Translator)
Description
From Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.
"A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit."--Kirkus, STARRED review
Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man--and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.
With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids
Product Details
| Publisher | Greystone Kids |
| Publish Date | August 22, 2023 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781778400186 |
| Dimensions | 9.8 X 7.2 X 0.5 inches | 0.4 pounds |
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Reviews
"Purchase for all picture bookshelves."
--School Library Journal
"Captivating... a great choice for story sequencing and problem-resolution...would allow even pre-readers familiar with the story to follow along and re-tell it on their own."
--Children's Literature
"Children can learn much from this carefully constructed parable... The Shade Tree shows us that we can greatly enrich our lives by reaching out-and sharing."
--Quill & Quire
"Certain to resonate with young readers."
--Publishers Weekly
"Delicate paintwork... Suzy Lee uses spare language and illustration to retell a traditional Korean folktale."
--The Wall Street Journal
"Small but evocative artistic details continually reward re-readers... All the cleverer for its minimal depictions, this tale has maximal resonance as societies embrace collaborative solidarity and community care."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books review
"(A) thought-provoking volume about sharing, community and the undoing of selfishness."
--STARRED Youth Service Book Review
"The soothing cadence of the story paired with the simple but beautiful illustrations and amusing ending make for a calming and satisfying read, translated from Korean and reformatted for a North American audience. A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit."
--Kirkus, STARRED review
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