The Family Tree

(Hardback)

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A whimsical picture book meditation on what makes a home, what makes a family, and how a magical tree can hold everythingand everyonetogether.

Nothing ever really happens at Pennys house. Its all hurry in and hurry out again. But then, something wonderful and unexpected appears that gets everyones attention. It starts out small, just a seed, then grows and grows until its simply too big to ignore: a tree!

Every day, the tree gets a little taller, a little leafier, and a lot more special. And every day, as they care for the tree, Pennys family starts to hurry out less and stay in more. Could something else be shifting in Pennys house, something much more than a tree

Author Bio

Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous celebrated picture books, includingOne Dark Bird;In the Canyon;Happy Birthday, Bunny!; the Caldecott Honor recipientAll the World; Thank You, Garden; and The Family Tree. Liz is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Austin Community College, and her poetry has been published widely in literary journals. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit her at LizGartonScanlon.com.

Audrey Vernick writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers, including The Worlds Best Class Plant, All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball, and After the Worst Thing Happens. A three-time recipient of the New Jersey Arts Councils writing fellowship, Audreys books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives near the ocean in New Jersey with her family. Visit her atAudreyVernick.com.

Fiona Lee is an artist who lives in Vermont with her family and a couple of ragtag pets. She is the illustrator of picture books includingI Love You Soby Marianne Richmond,Ways to Say I Love Youby Madeleine Cook,Bark Ship Bonnieby Stephanie Staib, Cant Stop Kissing That Babyby K.L. Going, and The Family Tree by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick. Visit her at FionaLeeStudios.com.