Growing Pains by Melissa Johns - ISBN: 9781925820522
Hardcover
A boy’s tree inspires him to bravely face his fears.

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  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    16 June 2021

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Summary

When Finn’s family plants a tree in the backyard, he feels responsible for it and worries the little sapling is cold, hungry or lonely.

He tries to share his breakfast with the tree, offers it his scarf, and spends the afternoon keeping it company. Just after going to bed, his nightlight goes out and Finn is plunged into darkness. As his nerves start to take hold, it occurs to him that his tree is outside in the dark, every night! But when he sees that his little tree…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781925820522
ISBN-10:1925820521
Author:Melissa Johns, Alison McLennan
Publisher:Exisle Publishing
Imprint:EK Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:16 June 2021
Weight:410g
Dimensions:6223mm x 6477mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“a lovely exploration of curiosity and a child’s world from a child’s perspective. It’s filled with wonder” – Kids’ Book Review
“a touching story about curiosity, kindness, empathy, care of the environment, and overcoming your fears.” – Bookworm for Kids
“As well as supporting children to overcome fears and anxiety, the book also explores and shows a young child showing concern and care for the environment which can also support discussions and children’s understanding in how we care for our own local environment and science concepts such as what do trees, plants etc need to survive and how can we nurture the environment. The whimsical illustrations also tie in with the environmentally aware themes of the story as the illustrator has used a variety of collage within the illustrations including recycled teabags, serviettes, gift wrapping and paper coffee cups. This book will be enjoyed by children 3.5+” – Swings and Roundabouts Magazine

About The Author

Melissa Johns

Alison McLennan is an Australian children’s author, professional voiceover artist, singer, actor and mother of two.

Melissa Johns is an artist, illustrator and avid upcycler. Her artworks are predominantly made of recycled materials that lend her work a textured, uniquely whimsical quality.

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