The City Tree

(Hardback)

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In this enchanting and informative picture book with environmental themes,a newly planted sidewalk tree transforms the neighborhood as residents nurture it through the seasons. Vibrantly illustrated and with extensive backmatter, this is a lovely ode to how trees make citiesand communitiesbetter. Perfect for fans of The Night Gardener and The Curious Garden.

Dani lives on a city block carpeted with concreteuntil a street tree moves in.

The tree brings the wonders of nature to Danis doorstep and is good company through the days and seasons. But it will need help to thrive . . .

This love letter to the many gifts of trees reminds us to take care of our neighborseven those with roots, branches, and leaves.

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"A simple story of a tree which transforms into a glorious celebration of life, growth, and community." School Library Journal (starred review) "Dani forms a bond with the sole tree that is planted in their urban neighborhood; this is a good introduction to the concept of greening city streets for the youngest children. Tranquil and calming, this is an ideal bedtime read." Kirkus Reviews "Bustling city scenes center the tree not as backdrop but as full-fledged neighbor, reinforcing the texts encouragement of stewardship." Publishers Weekly "Detailed digital illustrations reflect subtle changes over time: everything becomes brighter, more colorful, and more joyous.The story winds down over the course of four double-page spreads depicting a year of poignant seasonal shifts on the street.Back matter includes information about street trees and their care along with additional resources." Horn Book Magazine

Author Bio

Shira Boss lives in New York City, home to 234 species of street trees! Her favorite is the dawn redwood, a conifer that drops its needles in fall. She learned about the special lives of street trees from the urban arborist Bob Redman. Shira wrote about Bob's childhood in her picture book Up in the Leaves: The True Story of the Central Park Treehouses, a Junior Library Guild selection. The couple shares their tiny Upper West Side apartment with two sons, one whippet, about 150 library books at a time, and nine species of trees in their roof garden. Visit Shira at shiraboss.com.