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    Poetree

    Author Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
    Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani
    Ebook
    Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
    On sale Mar 19, 2019 | 32 Pages | 9780525553601
    Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile 580L
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    A girl writes a poem to a tree, but then is surprised when the tree writes back in this wondrous and warm picture book about friendship, nature, and the power of poetry.

    The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter's end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn't count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for her. Could the tree really be writing back? Sylvia decides to test her theory, and so begins a heartwarming poetic correspondence...as well as an unexpected new friendship. 

    Lyrical and sweetly satisfying, Poetree is about finding beauty in the world around you, and new friends in unlikely places.
    Shauna LaVoy Reynolds View titles by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
    Shahrzad Maydani is an award-winning illustrator of Iranian English descent. Her debut children’s book, Poetree, written by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds, received the Crystal Kite Award and was selected for the Spring 2019 Kids Indie Next List. Her following book, Bird Boy, written by Matthew Burgess, was a Junior Library Guild selection; and Francis Discovers Possible, written by Ashlee Latimer, was named one of the Best Children's Books of the Year by Banks Street College of Education. View titles by Shahrzad Maydani
    ★  “Lyrical and sweet... A beautiful tale that celebrates friendship, lovely words, and glorious nature.” —School Library Journal

    "This gentle book offers solace to anyone who has felt lonely and discovered comfort in writing or in the natural world." —The Horn Book

    "A sweet and quiet homage to friendship, nature, and the power of words and poetry." —Kirkus

    "[Poetree] celebrates a child’s love for words and self-expression...Readers will be inspired by Sylvia’s strong sense of self and ability to follow her heart regardless of the perceptions of others." —School Library Connection

    "Delicate illustrations in graphite pencil and pastel watercolors encourage the possibilities of finding beauty in nature and diversity in relationships. Certain to inspire budding poets."  —Booklist

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    A girl writes a poem to a tree, but then is surprised when the tree writes back in this wondrous and warm picture book about friendship, nature, and the power of poetry.

    The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter's end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn't count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for her. Could the tree really be writing back? Sylvia decides to test her theory, and so begins a heartwarming poetic correspondence...as well as an unexpected new friendship. 

    Lyrical and sweetly satisfying, Poetree is about finding beauty in the world around you, and new friends in unlikely places.

    Author

    Shauna LaVoy Reynolds View titles by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
    Shahrzad Maydani is an award-winning illustrator of Iranian English descent. Her debut children’s book, Poetree, written by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds, received the Crystal Kite Award and was selected for the Spring 2019 Kids Indie Next List. Her following book, Bird Boy, written by Matthew Burgess, was a Junior Library Guild selection; and Francis Discovers Possible, written by Ashlee Latimer, was named one of the Best Children's Books of the Year by Banks Street College of Education. View titles by Shahrzad Maydani

    Praise

    ★  “Lyrical and sweet... A beautiful tale that celebrates friendship, lovely words, and glorious nature.” —School Library Journal

    "This gentle book offers solace to anyone who has felt lonely and discovered comfort in writing or in the natural world." —The Horn Book

    "A sweet and quiet homage to friendship, nature, and the power of words and poetry." —Kirkus

    "[Poetree] celebrates a child’s love for words and self-expression...Readers will be inspired by Sylvia’s strong sense of self and ability to follow her heart regardless of the perceptions of others." —School Library Connection

    "Delicate illustrations in graphite pencil and pastel watercolors encourage the possibilities of finding beauty in nature and diversity in relationships. Certain to inspire budding poets."  —Booklist

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