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We Planted a Tree Paperback – Picture Book, February 23, 2016

by Diane Muldrow (Author), Bob Staake (Illustrator)
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Perfect for springtime reading! In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. 

As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade.
 
With a nod to Kenya’s successful Green Belt Movement, Diane Muldrow’s elegant text celebrates the life and hope that every tree—from Paris to Brooklyn to Tokyo—brings to our planet. Now in paperback, this book can be enjoyed by children in classrooms everywhere.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD510L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.15 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dragonfly Books
  8. Publication date
    February 23, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0553539035
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0553539035
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DIANE MULDROW, an editorial director at Golden Books, has written dozens of children’s books. She is the author of the bestselling Everything I Need to Know series, and she edited Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children’s Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way by Leonard Marcus. Learn more at dianemuldrow.com.

BOB STAAKE is the creator of many books for children, including My Pet Book; Bluebird; The Red Lemon, a 2006 New York Times Best Illustrated Book; The Donut Chef, a Children’s Choice Book Awards finalist; and Look! A Book! He’s also a prolific and highly acclaimed commercial illustrator whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Time, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Learn more at BobStaake.com and on Twitter @bobstaake.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonfly Books; Reprint edition (February 23, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553539035
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553539035
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.15 x 10 inches
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    In a recent online interview, Drawn.ca suggested that "to say Bob Staake is just an illustrator is like saying 'The Beatles' were just a bunch of musicians; the title doesn't do the artist justice."

    One of the nation's most prolific illustrators, his clients have included The New Yorker, TIME, McDonald's, Vanity Fair, Amtrak, Young & Rubicam, American Express, Sony, United Airlines, Nickelodeon, Sports Illustrated For Kids, Ralston Purina, Hallmark Cards, Kenner Toys, US News and World Report, Fortune, The Washington Post, AT&T, Sega, TWA, Dr.Pepper, The Chicago Tribune, Good Humor, Warner Books, Kellogg's, Cartoon Network, Turner Broadcasting, The Wall Street Journal, AOL/Time Warner, Forbes, Simon and Schuster, The Ren and Stimpy Show, MAD, USA Today, Children's Television Workshop, Blockbuster Video, The Walt Disney Company, Anheuser-Busch, Doubleday, Klutz Press, Hershey's, Target Stores, Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Fleishman-Hillard, DMBB, and countless others.

    Staake's November 17, 2008 cover of The New Yorker entitled Reflection commemorating Barack Obama's election as the nation's first African- American president was named by TIME as #1 in their list of 10 Top Magazine Covers of 2008 dubbing the image "beautifully rendered" and "simply spectacular" -- in fact, it is the most popular New Yorker cover of all-time according to The New Yorker Store.

    He has authored and/or illustrated over 75 books, including The Donut Chef, Bluebird, Bugs Galore, Hello Robots, Look A Book, This Is Not A Pumpkin, Pets Go Pop, and others. The New York Times named his book 'The Red Lemon' one of the 10 Best Illustrated Books of 2006.

    Staake's children's books have been translated into over 12 languages around the world

    In 2014, Staake starred in a national TV commercial and ad campaign for Intel. The commercial also featured animated characters from Staake's My Pet Book that seemed to fly off the pages.

    He lives and works in Chatham, Massachusetts in a 200-year-old house on the elbow of Cape Cod.

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Megan Walden
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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I loved this book! I got this as part of an Easter basket for my daughter and we both really enjoyed the story. It was great for a child learning to read. I really liked how it invites the reader to think outside of their own surroundings and imagine what things are like in other parts of the world.
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In the Middle of Nowhere
5.0 out of 5 stars "The tree grew up, and so did we."
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
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Our 4 year old son enjoys the book, and we love it!
The art of Bob Staake is captivating, as always, for the littles and grown-ups alike. He included his "Donut Chef" on one of the pages, and our son is now on the hunt for any other "Easter eggs" he's hidden along the way.
The poem is beautiful and meaningful (yes, to the four year old as well). It was a great way to introduce poetry to our bookshelf.
We're so happy about this gorgeous addition to our library of "tuck-in" stories.
And we're probably biased because we planted a tree when each of our children were born...so they could watch the tree grow up with them.
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DJM2040
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and a lovely book
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2014
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This book is a great reminder of why trees are so important in this world. The pictures are interesting and of various places around the world. Nice large hardcover with cover sleeve. Have bought this for gifts for 3 year olds multiple times. A special book - highly recommend.
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Psyche
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfectly illustrated poem-story
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2014
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We Planted a Tree is a sweet story that is told through a gentle, lulling poem. Diane Muldrow manages to explain the benefits of trees without lecturing and in a way that is a delight to read out loud. And in a way that an active four-year-old boy can understand and enjoy.

Bob Staake illustrated this lovely poem-story, so that should automatically translate as the artwork in the is book is brilliant. If you are not familiar with Mr. Staake's work, it is brilliant; both as in colorful-brilliant and in clever-brilliant, and infused with a healthy dose of humor.

We Plant a Tree IS a perfect book for Earth Day, and for every day thereafter.
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D. Bumgardner
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the illustration - story not so much
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2010
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We love Bob Staake at this house. We have two books that he illustrated and authored, the Doughnut Chef and The Red Lemon Tree the stories flow so nicely. The story by Diane Muldrow does not have the same flow. We read the stories out loud with the kiddos so that might make a difference. OK story line but great illustration.
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Melanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Speech kids enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
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My Speech kids loved it! I love how diverse the characters are. I did a planting activity afterwards. So fun!

I would recommend for kids 4-7!
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TTB
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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We have Donut Chef and The Red Lemon, we were looking for another Bob Staake book. My 3 yo son loves this one too. We read all three every night.

It’s a non rhyming poem book about how trees help people and the environment.
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Alexis Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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I loved the book! I know that my students would love to read this book daily. It is an awesome read!
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Henry Mattos
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Produto
Reviewed in Brazil on May 15, 2020
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" Recebi antes do prazo de entrega , muito bom!!!
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2013
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Tree lovers would love this beautiful book! I bought it for my Naturopath's new baby and he already reads it to his son to teach him the importance of trees in our lives! So amazing!
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S.C
5.0 out of 5 stars great picture book to look and discuss with childen
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2014
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This is a simple but powerful book that will leave lasting images in the young minds I think.. there is not much to read and it's not the words rather the concept and the pictures that strike. One of our fav night time read/discuss type of books with my 3 and 5 yr olds
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2021
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Lovely book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2015
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Wonderful book
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