Synopsis
Planting a birthday tree has enduring effects in this poignant tale of a roving boy's link to nature -- and the roots of his family's love.
When baby Jack arrives, his father and mother plant an apple seedling to honor his birth. As Jack grows taller, so does the tree. When Jack is happy, the tree limbs stand straight and proud. When he is cold, the leaves tremble on their stems. But one day Jack's parents awake to find his bed empty. When they see a gull perched atop the tree, they realize that their Jack has run away to sea. Paul Fleischman's lyrical prose and Barry Root's magical illustrations tell the story of a boy's powerful connection to his family despite distance -- and adds new meaning to the old custom of planting a birthday tree."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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A prolific author of picture books, novels, choral poetry, non-fiction, screenplays, an opera, adult fiction, and one play (so far!).
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The Birthday Tree
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Root, Barry (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00055736673
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The Birthday Tree
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Candlewick (edition First Edition), 2008
ISBN 10: 076362604X
ISBN 13: 9780763626044
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Root, Barry (illustrator). First Edition. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 076362604X-11-1
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The Birthday Tree
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Root, Barry (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000824307
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The Birthday Tree
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Root, Barry (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G076362604XI3N00
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The Birthday Tree
Published by
Candlewick Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 076362604X
ISBN 13: 9780763626044
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First Edition
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Root, Barry (illustrator). First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 17007192-75
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The Birthday Tree
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Candlewick Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 076362604X
ISBN 13: 9780763626044
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Root, Barry (illustrator). First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2464579-75
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Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Root, Barry (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_401346393
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Seller: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: USED Good. Root, Barry (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 243491
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THE BIRTHDAY TREE (1ST PRT IN DJ)
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Candlewick, MA, 2008
ISBN 10: 076362604X
ISBN 13: 9780763626044
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First Edition
Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Root, Barry (illustrator). 1st Ed, 1st Prt. Fleischman's lyrical prose and Root's magical illustrations tell the story of a boy's powerful connection to his family despite distance, and add new meaning to the old custom of planting a birthday tree. Seller Inventory # 009776
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The Birthday Tree
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Candlewick Press, USA, 2008
ISBN 10: 076362604X
ISBN 13: 9780763626044
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Seller: Mad Hatter Books, Auckland, New Zealand
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Barry Root (illustrator). First Edition. Hardback: dj (price unclipped), color pictorial boards (as dj), MINT. large oblong 4to, unpaginated. illustrated by BARRY ROOT. The tree grows with Jack and reflects his feelings and adventures. Seller Inventory # 11L65