The Happiness Tree
Celebrating the Gifts
of Trees we Treasure
Feiwel and Friends 2008
Hardcover $14.95
"Everything good begins with me,
the acorn told its mother tree,
and drifted on the dancing breeze,
to find a cloak of golden leaves…"
So begins the magical journey from seed of hope to forest of happiness! Andrea Gosline invites tree lovers of all ages to discover life’s true gifts—peace, courage, compassion, gratitude, love, tolerance ... Lisa Bossi’s “gorgeous jewel-toned illustrations featuring anthropomorphized trees are sure to be pored over by young readers, who will be taken in by their fairy-forest quality.” (Kirkus Reviews) Included are lyrical tree bios, an index of state trees, and a pledge to care for our precious forest friends.
“... this is a book that sings! The rhyming text is unique and musical and the illos are vibrant and melodious. This is not your average picture book. In it trees are associated with individual great virtues. I can totally relate to the Magnolia tree as the embodiment of generosity, or the 100 foot tall White Pine as the image of courage. The Dogwood beautifully holds sway as the emissary of Peace. In all, ten trees join together to make this one absolutely stunning and endearing book for young and gifted children. ... It’s my understanding that each of us should plant at least 10 trees to replace the oxygen we will breath in one lifetime. With this book we can also plant some quality ideas and images in the minds of the children we love.”
Amanda Lorenzo - The Gifted and Talented Child Blog