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The Tin Forest (Rise and Shine) Paperback – Picture Book, October 13, 2003

by Helen Ward (Author), Wayne Anderson (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 732 ratings
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There was once a wide, windswept place, near nowhere and close to forgotten....

In the middle of a dark, lonely wasteland filled with old scrap metal lives an old man. Every night he dreams of a lively forest, full of sunshine, plants, birds, and animals. Every morning he wakes to gloom and bad weather. Then one day, he comes up with an idea to change things. But can an idea turn rain into sunshine? Can a dream make plants grow? The rich, detailed illustrations and lyrical text of The Tin Forest carry an important message of imagination and hope.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD560L
  6. Dimensions
    9.81 x 0.14 x 11.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    October 13, 2003
  9. ISBN-10
    0142501565
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0142501566
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"Exquisitely detailed illustrations endow this touching tale with pathos and grace."

"Much to look at, much to think about; an excellent choice for group discussion."

About the Author

Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson haveworked together on a number of splendidpicture books. Their work has been hailed as“exquisitely detailed . . . touching” by PublishersWeekly and “infused with natural wonder,”“beautifully illustrated,” and “stunning” byBooklist. Ms. Ward and Mr. Anderson live inEngland.
Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson haveworked together on a number of splendidpicture books. Their work has been hailed as“exquisitely detailed . . . touching” by PublishersWeekly and “infused with natural wonder,”“beautifully illustrated,” and “stunning” byBooklist. Ms. Ward and Mr. Anderson live inEngland.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; 1st edition (October 13, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142501565
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142501566
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.14 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 732 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Story, Beautifully Illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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I used this book for my middle-grade Sunday School class when we talked about our God-given ability and responsibility to create beauty. It's a creative and dramatic illustration of the "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" theme. In spite of its use for a Christian Sunday school (our curriculum guide recommended it), it is not a "religious" book; there are no Christian, nor any other religious, terms, and I think the book would be suitable for children, or even adults, of any religion or culture. Besides the theme of creating beauty from ugliness, I think it would work with a discussion of environmental issues.
I've added this to my collection of "Beautiful Books for Grandchildren."
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Tin Forest
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011
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I love how creative this book is. I work as a teacher in a first grade summer camp that operates on limited funds and supplies. After reading this book (which the children LOVED), they created their own "Tin Forest" that stretches from floor to ceiling. The imagination in the book has carried over to the campers and every day brings an adventure and a new performance as campers put on plays, dance, and pretend to be in a magical forest.
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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars ... book from the illustrations and the storyline to the wonderful discussions it inspires about environmentalism and recycling
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
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Our family loves everything about this book from the illustrations and the storyline to the wonderful discussions it inspires about environmentalism and recycling.
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Charlotte Romo
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book to inspire young gardeners and scientists to find ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
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This is a great book to inspire young gardeners and scientists to find solutions for environmental problems. I used to read it to students (2nd/3rd grade) and then we built beautiful gardens at school.
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Leeelee West
4.0 out of 5 stars Lost Art
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2011
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I start to wonder whether the lost art of children's books shall have a renaissance. This picture book, by my favorite illustrative author, Wayne Anderson, tells a beautiful and succinct story about the power of positive thought and making your own reality resplendent. The art is sophisticated but still within the reach of a child's imagination. No baby talk, no crude crayola drawings.....it's for the elevated child. So happy to find this on Amazon!
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Corinna
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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This is such a beautiful children's book. The message and illustrations are truly wonderful. I've read it for years in my first grade class. The children enjoy it.
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A Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2012
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The illustrations are amazingly beautiful, and the story is inspirational, as with all of Helen Ward's books. The illustrations alone are a reason to buy and read this book. Each page is absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen a more beautifully illustrated children's book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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Ilenia
5.0 out of 5 stars Meraviglioso
Reviewed in Italy on April 23, 2022
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Una storia piena di amore e cura che sboccia in un finale colorato.
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Tillybud
5.0 out of 5 stars Just gorgeous!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2022
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Gorgeous pictures and a beautifully written, inspiring story with a hint of eco-warrior. Great for children between picture books and chapter books. As the text is so well crafted, it is a perfect stimulus for writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars joyita ecológica
Reviewed in Spain on May 16, 2019
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Este libro es una maravilla. Regálatelo o a tus hijos. De qué va? Pues ahora que está tanto de moda (por desgracia) que estamos rodeados de plástico, y de * *@##, éste libro te reconcilia con la humanidad (no es libro de autoayuda, ni de cómo enfrentarse a sentimientos...). Es chulo. Dibujo chulo. Mensaje chulo. Edición normalita (podría haber sido de pasta dura). Está en inglés pero el texto es sencillo y acompaña muy bien a las preciosas ilustraciones.
Espero que haya sido útil mi valoración.
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5.0 out of 5 stars joyita ecológica
Reviewed in Spain on May 16, 2019
Este libro es una maravilla. Regálatelo o a tus hijos. De qué va? Pues ahora que está tanto de moda (por desgracia) que estamos rodeados de plástico, y de * *@##, éste libro te reconcilia con la humanidad (no es libro de autoayuda, ni de cómo enfrentarse a sentimientos...). Es chulo. Dibujo chulo. Mensaje chulo. Edición normalita (podría haber sido de pasta dura). Está en inglés pero el texto es sencillo y acompaña muy bien a las preciosas ilustraciones.
Espero que haya sido útil mi valoración.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for introducing environmental awareness to a young audience.
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2016
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One of my favourite books and that of my grandson. Environmentally motivated yet captivating. Interesting illustrative technique and story line. Very happy with the purchase.
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Treehugger
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful creation story with a twist
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2016
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A wonderful story about the triumph of nature over manmade desolation. A man lives on a rubbish dump and misses seeing the natural world. So he creates a tin forest, which is gradually populated and brought alive by living creatures and plants. My four year old loves this book read to him over and over. His favourite thing is comparing the pictures of the tin forest with the real forest, with every tin animal having its natural counterpart. My favourite thing is the powerful message of renewal, creation and hope.
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