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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you need to let go in order to grow.
Reviewed from a library copy.
Reviewed from a library copy.
cadyly's review against another edition
5.0
I brought over 3 different library books to read with Gabby. This one was the first one that she picked to read.
I loved the story. It was about a little tree who was afraid to give up his leaves. Ultimately, it was a moral story about having to take a risk in order to grow and change, and how holding on too tightly can stunt your personal growth.
The illustrations were very cute. Gabby liked trying to determine which tree was Little Tree on each page and seeing what the squirrels were doing.
I loved the story. It was about a little tree who was afraid to give up his leaves. Ultimately, it was a moral story about having to take a risk in order to grow and change, and how holding on too tightly can stunt your personal growth.
The illustrations were very cute. Gabby liked trying to determine which tree was Little Tree on each page and seeing what the squirrels were doing.
seregelda's review against another edition
2.0
I get the point of the book, but I think the story could have been told better.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=8026
Loren Long’s books, Otis and The Little Engine That Could, are household names, and I believe Little Tree will find its home along side these books. Little Tree is a sweet, little story at the surface, but it is really very deep. The story can be read as a story at bedtime to talk about nature or as a starting point for a discussion about growing up and/or making hard choices. The illustrations are beautiful yet simple, so that the readers eyes are drawn into Little Tree and its friends.
Loren Long’s books, Otis and The Little Engine That Could, are household names, and I believe Little Tree will find its home along side these books. Little Tree is a sweet, little story at the surface, but it is really very deep. The story can be read as a story at bedtime to talk about nature or as a starting point for a discussion about growing up and/or making hard choices. The illustrations are beautiful yet simple, so that the readers eyes are drawn into Little Tree and its friends.
arundlestl's review against another edition
2.0
Is this story about perseverance? Or staying in your childhood as long as possible? I don't understand. How could he just told onto his leaves for years, and then catch up to the trees that have been growing the entire time?
But the illustrations are wonderful.
But the illustrations are wonderful.
readwithpassion's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the quiet certainty of this timeless book. This book represents everything I love in literature. From the moment I cracked the cover, I was whisked into the story, and I felt a bit of a rush as I turned each page. The publishers graciously sent me a print from the book, which I plan to hang in my son's bedroom. My advisor has the print resting behind her desk in the office. Kellee accurately described this book. While it seems simple, there are so many ways this texts could be used to promote quality conversations in the classroom. This would be my mentor text to teach personification.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, simple story about knowing when it's time to let go so you can grow.
missprint_'s review against another edition
3.0
I don't know guys. I mean Loren Long's books are always beautiful but I think I wanted more from this one. And why is the tree a "he"?