Little Tree - Hardcover

Cummings, E. E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786807954 ISBN 13: 9780786807956

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, 2001

Synopsis

Did you know that sharp spines and spikes aren't the only things protecting the caterpillar of Postman butterfly? Its bright colors also warn predators of dangerous poison! Now young naturalists can uncover all of the bizarre and beguiling aspects of brilliant butterflies--from development to defense to diversity--in this beautiful new picture book that explodes with six vibrant pops. Accompanied by a wall-mountable display case, featuring a glittery butterfly!

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Review

Mary Clare Smith's illustration of one of e e cummings' best-loved poems will bring the magic and spirit of Christmas into every home in which it is read. Core colours of snow white, pine green and regal purple give the illustrations unity as they develop into more colourful celebrations once the Little Tree is taken out of the forest, decorated and put on show for everyone to see.

The text, sensitive to young people's fears of change and attention, gives the trees feelings every child will be able to identify with:

see
i will comfort you
because you smell so sweetly

i will kiss your cool bark
and hug you safe and tight
just as your mother would,
only don't be afraid

while gold foil stars add that little extra festive sparkle. Clear, large type makes this book easy for young readers to enjoy, and the colourful pictures will amuse little ones while parents read aloud. Joyful, bright and inspiring, Little Tree is a lovely addition to any Christmas stocking. (Ages 4 and up.) --Lucie Naylor

From the Back Cover

'e. e. cummings' is famous for his special use of space and type in his work and 'Little Tree' is one of his best-loved poems.

In this new picture book version, Mary Claire Smith’s unique illustrations make a very loving and personal interpretation of a poem that touches us all.

Edition details

• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786807954
• ISBN 13: 9780786807956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Raschka Christopher
• Number of pages: 24