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The Red Tree
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 5,318 Ratings and 736 Reviews

Book Description
When a child awakens with dark leaves drifting into her bedroom, she feels that "sometimes the day begins with nothing to look forward to, and things go from bad to worse." Feelings too complex for words are rendered into an imaginary landscape where the child wanders, oblivious to the glimmer of promise in the shape of a tiny red leaf. Everything seems hopeless until the child returns to her room... More
Book Information
PublisherSimply Read Books
BindingHardcover (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100968876838
ISBN-13978-0968876831
Publication Date03/01/2003
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About Shaun Tan (Author, Illustrator) : Shaun Tan grew up in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. In school he became known as the 'good drawer' which partly compensated for always being the shortest kid in every class. He grad... more
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8/15/2011 Karen Reczuch said: I love Shaun Tan's use of imagery. This is a book to be shared with anyone going through a hard time - no matter how dire. Without being simplistic or overly sweet, Tan manages to leave the reader with hope and a sense of wonder. Beautiful.
tags: I recommend

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11/29/2009 Michaela Cox said: a personal favourite
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10/10/2009 LittleMissMachete tagged as: I recommend, I read, Inspired me

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1/26/2009 Megan B said:
Another favorite of mine. The colors and illustrations are stunning. The subject material is unique, dealing with feelings of disappointment, sadness and depression, but in a very poetic and understated way. The pictures are full of emotion. I think this is a book that can appeal universally to all ... more

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2/26/2008 Lynndy Bennett tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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10/22/2007 Florence Ma said: Wonderfully illustrated using different artistic styles.

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7/28/2007 Liz Jones

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