Author: Johnny Knew
# Of Pages: 23
Publisher: Cutie Pie Publishing
Publication Date: June 30, 2011
Source: Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy of
his book in exchange for an honest review!
Level: Children’s (Recommended ages 4-8)
Rating: 4 Hearts
Synopsis
(From Publisher)
The tree with no branches may be different than all the
other trees in the forest but it has some unique qualities and a very
special purpose. Brilliantly crafted by author Johnny Knew and wonderfully
illustrated by K. Von Ward, nature-loving children learn about the joy in
accepting others different than themselves and that standing up to a bully
is the right thing to do.
My Verdict
This was a great story for kids about accepting who you are,
believing in yourself, and standing tall in the midst of adversity. The Tree
With No Branches, is about a little tree
who gets made fun of by all the other trees in the forest for not having any
branches. While all the other trees are focused on what’s on the outside and
growing their leaves and branches, the tree with no branches is busy growing
what really matters… his roots.
The story is told in a rhyming pattern, which I used to love
as a child (still do!)
Here’s a sneak peek:
“And each of the trees that grew on
that tree ranch
made fun of the one that had less
than one branch!
That’s right!
It had zero.
Not one single limb.
Its outlook looked bleak and its
future seemed dim.”
Not only, was this a great story that teaches children the
important lesson that it’s what’s on the inside that matters, but the
illustrations were also extremely eye catching! All of the pictures are bold,
colorful, energetic, and striking.
Aw! What matters is his roots. It sounds cute :P
ReplyDeleteIt was very cute!
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