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The Birthday Tree
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4 out of 5
Based on 49 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
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 ... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-10076362604X
ISBN-13978-0763626044
Publication Date03/25/2008
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About Paul Fleischman (Author) : Paul Fleischman grew up in Santa Monica, California, hearing his father, Sid Fleischman, read his books aloud chapter by chapter, as they were written. Paul won the Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poe... more
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About Barry Root (Illustrator) : Barry Root is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Barry Root include Bag in the Wind, Christmas Farm, The Birthday Tree, and The Cat Who Liked P... more
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