{"product_id":"if-i-were-a-tree-9781620148013","title":"If I Were a Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf I were a tree, I know how I'd be.\u003cbr\u003eMy trunk strong and wide, my limbs side to side, \u003cbr\u003eI'd stand towering tall, high above all, \u003cbr\u003eMy leaves growing big, and buds on each twig.\u003cbr\u003eIf I were a tree, that's how I'd be.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sister has camped in the forest many times before. The brother is nervous for his first overnight trip. As the illustrations in this multifaceted picture book show the siblings discovering the woods, the text celebrates the strength and grace of the trees that surround them, through evocative verse that speaks to all five senses: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf I were a tree, I know what I'd smell.\u003cbr\u003eSweet honey and bees, and skunk on the breeze.\u003cbr\u003eI'd smell smoke in the air, the breath of a bear, \u003cbr\u003eOld fungus decay, and rain on the way.\u003cbr\u003eIf I were a tree, that's what I'd smell.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd with this new knowledge, the siblings are able to overcome their greatest challenge yet. Together, Andrea Zimmerman's wise poem and Jing Jing Tsong's kaleidoscopic art show how connections with the natural world can inspire us to live fully in the present and look hopefully to the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Zimmerman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of thirteen picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTrain Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFire Engine Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDigger Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrashy Town\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDig!\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have been named Children's Book-of-the-Month Club and ALA Notable books, and have received multiple starred reviews. Married to artist David Clemesha, who illustrates many of her titles, she lives in San Diego, California. You can visit her website at andreaanddavid.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJing Jing Tsong\u003c\/b\u003e's debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eA Bucket of Blessings\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Kabir and Surishtha Sehgal, was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. She is well-known for her multilayered, textured illustrations in books like \u003ci\u003eTrees\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBefore We Met\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFeathers and Hair, What Animals Wear\u003c\/i\u003e. A musician and surfer as well as an artist, she lives on an island in Washington State. Find her on the web at jingjingtsong.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50611300663570,"sku":"9781620148013","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9f12837b-914b-4fb6-9acb-c7db302378aa.jpg?v=1732360288","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/if-i-were-a-tree-9781620148013","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}