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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
A unique look at the passage of time as an oak tree grows to maturity. Covering 200 years of time, the landscape around the tree changes drastically until Mother Nature strikes and the tree is removed.
Gouache and pencil artwork is detailed and invites many re-readings. This is a picture book with a timeless quality that would make a nice addition to a home library for PreK-2.
Gouache and pencil artwork is detailed and invites many re-readings. This is a picture book with a timeless quality that would make a nice addition to a home library for PreK-2.
First things first-great pictures in this book. They are super beautiful. The story itself, while intersting, seems like it would be tough to share in storytime (it would probably work better with an individual kid). Also, like many other reviewers, I was somewhat uncomfortable with the first couple of pages, which have a little Native American boy plant the oak tree, then grow up and move away to be replaced by white families. That's the rosiest view of history I've ever seen. It probably wouldn't bug me as much if I really liked the rest of the story, but since it's just OK, that makes it even less OK.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Wonderful art (love the large 2-page spreads) and a subtle text makes this a terrific read.
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Loved this story! So amazing to see how the world changed around it in 200 years. Loved the timeline at the bottom. Beautiful.
Beautiful story about the life of an oak tree. Each new set of pages follows the book 25 years later. The background city changes along with the tree. The illustrations are gorgeous! This would be perfect for an older (preschool age) storytime about trees or nature!
The life cycle of an oak tree throughout hundreds of years - watch the world change around it. Cool way to introduce students to curriculum about technology changing over time, or timelines themselves.
This book has so much to offer! It opened up lots of discussions with my 4yo about how an acorn grows into a tree, the different seasons, how a land is developed over time, intro to timelines, plus all the little details in the pictures to look at and discuss. My 9yo was across the table listening and jumped in the conversation and we discussed migration, drought, and tree rings (age/weather patterns).