This Very Tree
Book description
A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin.
* "A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." ―Kirkus, starred review
In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed…
Why read it?
1 author picked This Very Tree as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The September 11th terrorist attack is a difficult history to introduce.
Picture books can be a good way to start the conversation, especially with 8 and 9-year-olds. In This Very Tree, Sean Rubin broaches the topic through a remarkable Callery pear tree in the Twin Towers plaza which survived the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
Rubin’s poignant artwork conveys both the destruction of that terrible day in New York City and the rebuilding efforts afterwards. Informative and lengthy back matter provides more information to complement the brief illustrated text. This picture book leaves the reader with an ultimately hopeful outlook of resilience…
From Jacqueline's list on for ages 8 to 12 about September 11th.
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