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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful story and illustrations! I love how Minor included animals in the illustrations so the reader can see just how enormous these trees are!
heisereads's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. The stunningly gorgeous paintings that illustrate this book capture the profoundness and stature of the sequoia tree for the reader. The text of this story is beautifully written as the sequoia tree takes on a persona and his life is described in a third person voice through the seasons.
I would pair this with [b:Redwoods|6296235|Redwoods|Jason Chin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1317064736s/6296235.jpg|6480654] and use the author's note at the end that explains the difference between the two ancient types of trees. Would also pair well with [b:Poetrees|6948835|Poetrees|Douglas Florian|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1311167511s/6948835.jpg|7183084] & [b:Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World|2836571|Celebritrees Historic and Famous Trees of the World|Margi Preus|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1317792828s/2836571.jpg|2862677].
I would pair this with [b:Redwoods|6296235|Redwoods|Jason Chin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1317064736s/6296235.jpg|6480654] and use the author's note at the end that explains the difference between the two ancient types of trees. Would also pair well with [b:Poetrees|6948835|Poetrees|Douglas Florian|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1311167511s/6948835.jpg|7183084] & [b:Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World|2836571|Celebritrees Historic and Famous Trees of the World|Margi Preus|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1317792828s/2836571.jpg|2862677].
azajacks's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful book beautifully told and beautifully illustrated.
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maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Illustrations are stunning and the texts sentiment is lovely.
saragrochowski's review against another edition
5.0
Tony Johnston's SEQUOIA couples lyric prose with luminous illustrations by the great Wendell Minor. Third person narration propels the story with the majestic sequoia as the protagonist, his wisdom and towering height leaving an impression of a proud yet kindly old man spinning tales for young listeners. This gorgeous read will no doubt be a great addition to any home library, as well as a great resource in a classroom setting.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
More of an ode to the sequoia tree than an actual nonfiction book about sequoias. However, would pair nicely and be a good read aloud if talking about sequoias. Also, Wendell Minor's illustrations are gorgeous.
tashrow's review
5.0
This is a poem about Sequoia, a giant and ancient tree and how he lives through the year. As the seasons change, Sequoia opens his arms and gathers different things to him. He gathers owls to him in the springtime when he is cloaked in green. When fires come in the heat of summer, he gathers flames to him. As the birds fly away in the autumn, he gathers one last crow. In the winter, he gathers snow. He also listens quietly and deeply to the nature around him and shares stories that he has gathered over time with the smaller cedars. This picture book is a celebration of ancient trees and this one sequoia in particular.
Johnston uses repetition very skillfully in his poem. It is enough of a structure to allow children to have something to lean on when reading, but the poem is also free too. It’s a strong mix of structure and freedom that is perfect for a tree poem. As the seasons change, children will see nature change as well. There is a joy to this work, a dedication to preservation of trees like this, and a thrill in the wildness of nature. Johnston uses gorgeous imagery throughout that further ties the wild to this tree and how he feels.
Minor’s illustrations are exceptional. They carry the beauty of the verse to new heights as readers get to see the glory of this single sequoia standing so tall above everything else. Yet Minor also makes sure that Sequoia is part of the nature around him. The light is beautiful in these images streaming through the trees in beams, bright dawn on other pages, and the softness of twilight at others.
A wild and beautiful poetic celebration of a tree, this book is less about the facts of sequoia trees and more about the experience of one. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Johnston uses repetition very skillfully in his poem. It is enough of a structure to allow children to have something to lean on when reading, but the poem is also free too. It’s a strong mix of structure and freedom that is perfect for a tree poem. As the seasons change, children will see nature change as well. There is a joy to this work, a dedication to preservation of trees like this, and a thrill in the wildness of nature. Johnston uses gorgeous imagery throughout that further ties the wild to this tree and how he feels.
Minor’s illustrations are exceptional. They carry the beauty of the verse to new heights as readers get to see the glory of this single sequoia standing so tall above everything else. Yet Minor also makes sure that Sequoia is part of the nature around him. The light is beautiful in these images streaming through the trees in beams, bright dawn on other pages, and the softness of twilight at others.
A wild and beautiful poetic celebration of a tree, this book is less about the facts of sequoia trees and more about the experience of one. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
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