Synopses & Reviews
When the Little Tree sees the world around her narrowing, she worries about what life will be like for her Little Seed. She decides to take the biggest risk of all, and let Little Seed find a richer life on her own.
Review
"The motherly tree in The Little Tree is a much better role model than that other and#147;giving tree.and#8221; Muon Vanand#8217;s tree is able to do whatand#8217;s best for her baby seed even though it means launching her offspring to a better life in a new world."
--Susan Kunhardt, Book Passage
"A touchingly heartfelt story with vibrant, imaginative
illustrations from one of my favorite artists."
--Laurie Keller, author of The Scrambled States of America
"This fun and fanciful fable offers a charming and warm connection for children to make to the natural world - through a story that reminds us of the beauty in loving and letting go."
--Beth Needel, Excecutive Director, Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
"A Giving Tree for a new generation."
--Summer Dawn Laurie, Books Inc
About the Author
Muon Van was born on the run in the southern port city of Rach Giand#225;, Vietnam. When she was nine months old, she left Vietnam as part of the "boat people" mass exodus. She now lives in Northern California. Her previous book, In a Village by the Sea, is also a family story.and#160;JoAnn Adinolfi has written and illustrated many children's books. The Bank Street College of Education has chosen her titles for their Best Children's Books lists and she recently won the Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Award. She lives in Portsmith, NH.