My Friend Tree

<B>Discover the touching story of a young girl and boy and an ancient old oak tree, in this sweet picture book about friendship, growing up, and our connectedness with nature.</B><BR/><BR/> Told in <B>minimal and poetic rhyming text</B> from folktale writer Dawn Casey and with <B>soft, romantic artwork</B> from illustrator Geneviève Godbout, the story introduces a girl and a boy who grow up alongside their friend, an old oak tree.<BR/><BR/> The tree is a constant presence in their lives as they play.<BR/><BR/> Inspired by their shared love for their old friend, they plant a new forest and tend to it together,<B> finding their feelings for one another deepening and changing alongside the growing saplings</B>.<BR/><BR/> As their relationship blossoms, so too does the forest.<BR/><BR/> The loving couple add three joyful children to the branches of their flourishing family tree, and <B>the woodland thrives and grows with them</B> – one living, loving family.<BR/><BR/> This <B>sweet and timeless tale packs an emotional punch</B>, showing how love is all around us, and includes instructions for how to plant an acorn and grow your own oak tree, wistfully reflecting the beauty of nature and family.<BR/><BR/> A beautiful and romantic picture book from the author and illustrator pairing behind the bestselling <I>Apple Cake</I>. A celebration of love and connectedness with nature, this book is printed on environmentally friendly 100% recycled paper. It’s a calming read for kids and a lovely reminder that nature connects us all and of the touching harmony between us as people. A great gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or just as a touching keepsake for loved ones.