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The Silent Tree Remembers
The Silent Tree Remembers
Have you ever wondered what a conversation with a tree might be like?
If you love trees, you’ll adore this heartwarming story about a tree sharing memories with a man who, with a saw in hand, is pondering the idea of cutting it down. You’ll quickly fall in love with this charming old tree and its personality. But ultimately, will the man cut down the tree even after he is reminded of the many delightful moments they’ve shared over the years?
Hiruni’s illustrations beautifully capture each scene and make us feel that we are under the enchanting spell of the tree. With each page turn, we are reminded of our own experiences with nature and the simple joys that trees give us. Children are engaged in the interactive and repetitive rhythm of questions, thoughts, and descriptive snapshots throughout the book.
Unique to picture books, the final pages include tips for parents and teachers to engage children in reading and writing using The Silent Tree Remembers. While enjoying the story, parents and teachers can engage children in a way that helps them become even better readers and writers.
"I loved this book. We wander the woods and see trees daily but this book turns the table to the tree embracing memories of us. Great book! Sure to make you appreciate them and what they do for us." --Debbie
"Beautifully written and illustrated! This story evokes images of nature along with thought provoking questions, ideas and feelings to consider as you discuss this magnificent book with children. It took me down memory lane! I hope it will do the same for you!" --Natalie
"The illustrations alone are so captivating and the story itself makes you wonder. A very good read for adults and children and Carol provides great information and guiding questions at the end to delve deeper into the story. A beautiful story to add to your bookshelf!" --C.V.
"I love the perspective from the tree. The details and descriptions of times past including the seasons. To leave it open ended is a perfect way to give a child the opportunity to continue the story in their own thoughts. Such a a sweet story of a tree." --Don
Spark creativity and build vocabulary with these coloring and activity pages based on the children's book, The Silent Tree Remembers: Conversation from a Tree's Perspective, written by Carol June Franks and illustrated by Hiruni Kariyawasam.
This companion activity book consists of 12 coloring pages and 18 activity pages, including vocabulary checks, a crossword, fill in the blanks, guided writing, and more. Activities are based on illustrations, text, and vocabulary from The Silent Tree Remembers: Conversation from a Tree's Perspective.
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