{"product_id":"the-gift-of-the-tree-alvin-tresselt-9780688106843","title":"The Gift of the Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning author Alvin Tresselt's classic story about the cycle of life is beautifully illustrated and an excellent resource for families.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gift of the Tree \u003c\/em\u003ereveals the role of an ancient oak tree in the cycle of nature as it dies and returns to the earth, providing nourishment for new life all around it. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1972 under the title \u003cem\u003eThe Dead Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, this story about the cycle of nature has never been more timely. Henri Sorensen's exquisite paintings for this reillustrated edition capture all the beauty and power of the tree's transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e commented: \"The interdependence of plant and animal life is clearly evident, including both those that seek its shelter and those that hasten the decaying process to prepare the soil for new life. The original text stands the test of time, reaching its audience with power and emotion as it directs attention to the forces of nature at work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alvin Tresselt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0688106846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780688106843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/1992 pg. 1605\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/1992 pg. 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1992 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/1992","brand":"Alvin Tresselt","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43925591490815,"sku":"9780688106843","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_6a7bf14b-585d-4a89-b42e-f2a47067b958.jpg?v=1681078180","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gift-of-the-tree-alvin-tresselt-9780688106843","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}