{"product_id":"under-my-tree-9781733121231","title":"Under My Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnder My Tree - Award-Winning Nature Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"✭A story filled with pure love and adoration for the rainbow of nature and the opportunities it presents to us.\"-- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA modern take on Shel Silverstein's \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e that celebrates the friendship between a curious child and her favorite tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Picture Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Susanne leaves her city home to visit her grandmother, she finds a very special tree of her own in the forest. Each time she returns to the tree, she observes something unique about it--from the sheltering protection of its branches to the scratchy surface of its bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book introduces young readers to the natural world through the eyes of a curious child. The story follows Susanne's repeated visits to her special tree, where she discovers new details during each encounter. From the texture of bark to the shelter of branches, children learn to observe and appreciate nature's details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEducational Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterwoven in the fiction text are unique facts about trees and simple activities that encourage readers to touch, smell, and observe the world around them. The book balances storytelling with educational content, making it suitable for both bedtime reading and classroom use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironmentally Conscious Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks, this book reflects the environmental values it teaches. Parents and educators seeking eco-friendly children's books will appreciate this commitment to sustainable publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author and Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuriel Tallandier\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a magazine publishing company in France. This is her first picture book. She has always felt a strong bond with nature and enjoys exploring the forest with her own curious daughter, who inspired the character of Susanne in \u003cem\u003eUnder My Tree\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMizuho Fujisawa\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Japan near Mount Fuji. After studying biology, she moved to France and pursued a career in illustration. She now lives in the Alsace region with her family and continues to illustrate books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren ages 4-8 who are curious about nature, families seeking meaningful stories about environmental appreciation, classrooms teaching units on trees and forests, and readers who loved \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e by Shel Silverstein.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Dot Kids Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493507469586,"sku":"9781733121231","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_20f7ca5d-aea6-4789-9501-3af8f22a2ec9.jpg?v=1730650226","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/under-my-tree-9781733121231","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}