Available Formats
Ella Saw the Tree
By (Author) Robert Vescio
Illustrated by Cheri Hughes
Big Sky Publishing
Big Sky Publishing
5th April 2017
Australia
Children
Fiction
Hardback
32
Ella saw the Tree is an entertaining story about living in the moment. This beautiful and reflective picture book teaches a simple but important lesson. By taking a moment to slow down and really appreciate your surroundings even the simple things can be surprising and fun. One windy day, as Ella plays in her backyard, she is showered by leaves. When she looks up, Ella sees a tree in her backyard ... has it always been there And why is it crying It's not until Ella carefully and attentively takes the time to - smell, listen, feel and look - that she discovers the tree in her backyard, as if for the very first time. By slowing down and experiencing new sensations, Ella learns to appreciate the simple things in life. Ella Saw the Tree is a beautifully illustrated and captivating story that show's children how easy it is to appreciate the world. Perfect for sharing with children of all ages.
Robert Vescio lives in Sydney and his childrens picture books include, Marlo Can Fly (Wombat Books) listed on the 2015 NSW Premiers Reading Challenge, No Matter Who Were With (IP Kidz) Jack and Mia (Wombat Books) and Barnaby and the Lost Treasure of Bunnyville (2016, Big Sky). Many of his short stories have been published in anthologies such as Packed Lunch, Short and Twisted, Charms Vol. 1 and The School Magazine. Robert has also won awards for his childrens writing including First Place in the 2012 Marshall Allan Hill Childrens Writing Competition and Highly Commended in the 2011 Marshall Allan Hill Childrens Writing Competition.