The Shade Tree

<p><b>From Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.</b></p><p><b>“A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit.”—<i>Kirkus</i>, STARRED review</b></p><p>Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man—and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree''s shade, wherever it may fall.</p><p>With simple, elegant illustrations, <i>The Shade Tree</i> is a striking story about one person''s quest to combat greed for the greater good.</p><br><p></p><p><b>An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids</b></p><p><br></p>