More than a Tree
$29.59
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
9 June 2026
Summary
This 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 The Giving Tree and The Rabbit Listened.
The 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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593697689 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593697685 |
| Author: | Sarah Kurpiel |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 9 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 471g |
| Dimensions: | 289mm x 238mm x 10mm |
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★”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.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“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.” —Publishers Weekly
“This gentle picture book from Kurpiel has sweet text accompanied by soft strokes of watercolor in soothing, muted tones of blue, yellow, and green.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About The Author
Sarah Kurpiel
Sarah 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.
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