{"product_id":"old-elm-speaks-tree-poems-9780618752423","title":"Old ELM Speaks: Tree Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tree across the stream is a trickier bridge than it might seem... The author of The Great From Race and Other Poems has created a collection of short poems that celebrate trees and the amazing variety of ways they touch our lives. Deceptively simple verses reveal what trees think about and what they say to one another, as well as how they look and all the things they do for us. Humor and an unerring ear for the sounds of language make these poems an irresistible read-aloud; the luminous oil paintings evoke a country setting and the children who enjoy it through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKiesler, Kate:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBorn in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, \u003cb\u003eKate Kiesler\u003c\/b\u003e began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Great Frog Race and Other Poems\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge, Kristine O'Connell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKristine O'Connell George \u003c\/b\u003eis an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including \u003ci\u003eToasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Great Frog Race, \u003c\/i\u003e winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George.","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514275729682,"sku":"9780618752423","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6e9111b0-3a30-4035-a3a1-b4fbb0d780b2.jpg?v=1730977888","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-elm-speaks-tree-poems-9780618752423","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}