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Once I Was a Tree

by Eoin McLaughlin Publisher: NOSY CROW

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A seed grows into this very book

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A seed grows into this very book

A wise-cracking seed’s transformation—from seed to tree to book—gives this picture book a playful way to connect the natural world with the making of stories. Barbara the beetle and Derek the squirrel help along the way, with the description highlighting their unconventional role in the seed’s growth. The book also turns its attention to the object in the reader’s hands, inviting a connection between trees, books, and the stories they carry. An included code provides access to a read-along audiobook from Nosy Crow.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in humorous picture books.
  • Young readers curious about trees, books, and how stories are made.
  • Families looking for a picture book to share aloud.

Themes

Growth and transformationTrees and booksStorytellingHumor

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Book overview

Join the hilarious adventures of a seed that turns into a tree, and then into a book . . . THIS book!

Get ready to meet Barbara the beetle and Derek the squirrel who (through the power of poo) help a wise-cracking seed turn into a handsome tree . . . and become a wonderful book! And GUESS WHAT? That book is the very same book that you're holding right now! A book to be loved, shared, and cherished forever. If you are looking for a laugh-out-loud picture book about the wonder of trees, books, and stories . . . this is for you!

Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud(R) audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.
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I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

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