{"product_id":"be-a-tree-hardcover","title":"Be a Tree! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Gianferrari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFelicita Sala\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a Tree!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees--and what humans can learn from them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And, like humans, trees are social. They \"talk\" to spread information; they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of one another. They are stronger together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this gorgeous and poetic celebration of one of nature's greatest creations, acclaimed author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala compare us to the beauty and majesty of trees--and gently share the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"By foregrounding living beings that exemplify grace, strength, and endurance, Gianferrari gives readers a new way to think about their individual and collective existences.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStand tall. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStretch your branches to the sun. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a tree!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Gianferrari\u003c\/b\u003e has always loved trees. She has climbed fig trees in Italy, stood under stately coastal redwoods and twisted Torrey pines, and marveled at mitten-shaped sassafras leaves, colorful coral trees, and sawtooth oak acorn nests. She lives with her family in a house encircled by trees, one of which is a spruce planted in memory of her beloved dog, Becca. \u003ci\u003eBe a Tree!\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book with Abrams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelicita Sala\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught illustrator. She has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eShe Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e by Lynn Fulton, and \u003ci\u003eThe Hideout\u003c\/i\u003e by Susanna Mattiangeli, as well as her own book of recipes for children, \u003ci\u003eWhat's Cooking at 10 Garden Street?\u003c\/i\u003e She grew up between Italy and Australia and now lives in Rome with her family. \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.5 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be a Tree!\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334543085805,"sku":"9781419744228","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/ag9dG4Jw99781419744228.webp?v=1785016101","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/be-a-tree-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}