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Details: Written by Dana Lyons and illustrated by David Danioth. It is a 26-page hardcover published in 2002 for children aged three and up.
Synopsis: Told from the viewpoint of an 800-year-old Douglas fir, the story is based on a song written by the author. The tree narrates the wonders of nature it has seen and expresses concern for the animals when a bulldozer approaches. The book gently reminds readers of the importance of protecting the environment.
Awards/Recognition: The book received praise from a reviewer for being an inspiring tale that appeals to a wide audience, and it features forewords from influential figures such as Pete Seeger, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Julia Butterfly Hill.
THE TREE written by Dana Lyons, illustrated by David Danioth with Forewords by Julia Butterfly Hill and Pete Seeger (Hardcover in dust jacket, large format, 32 pages, Illumination Arts Publishing, Second Printing 2003, WINNER OF SKIPPING STONES HONOR AWARD)...
"For eight hundred years I have lived here, through the wind, the fire, and the snow." This powerful song from an ancient Douglas fir celebrates the age-old cycle of life in the Pacific rainforest, revealing the interconnectedness of all things.
From the gentle whisper of owls' wings to the haunting echo of a lone wolf's cry, each scene resonates with the beauty and sacredness of nature. But when bulldozers invade the forest, the tree senses its impending destruction and asks: "Who will house the owl? And who will hold that river's shore? And who will take refuge in my shadow, if my shadow falls no more?"
This beautifully illustrated book issues an urgent call to preserve our fragile environment, reminding us that the hope for a brighter future rests in our own hands.
"The Tree should be on every child's bookshelf. The illustrations are hauntingly beautiful. The message is powerful: we must take peaceful action to save what we love." - Dr. Jane Goodall
Details: Written by Dana Lyons and illustrated by David Danioth. It is a 26-page hardcover published in 2002 for children aged three and up.
Synopsis: Told from the viewpoint of an 800-year-old Douglas fir, the story is based on a song written by the author. The tree narrates the wonders of nature it has seen and expresses concern for the animals when a bulldozer approaches. The book gently reminds readers of the importance of protecting the environment.
Awards/Recognition: The book received praise from a reviewer for being an inspiring tale that appeals to a wide audience, and it features forewords from influential figures such as Pete Seeger, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Julia Butterfly Hill.
THE TREE written by Dana Lyons, illustrated by David Danioth with Forewords by Julia Butterfly Hill and Pete Seeger (Hardcover in dust jacket, large format, 32 pages, Illumination Arts Publishing, Second Printing 2003, WINNER OF SKIPPING STONES HONOR AWARD)...
"For eight hundred years I have lived here, through the wind, the fire, and the snow." This powerful song from an ancient Douglas fir celebrates the age-old cycle of life in the Pacific rainforest, revealing the interconnectedness of all things.
From the gentle whisper of owls' wings to the haunting echo of a lone wolf's cry, each scene resonates with the beauty and sacredness of nature. But when bulldozers invade the forest, the tree senses its impending destruction and asks: "Who will house the owl? And who will hold that river's shore? And who will take refuge in my shadow, if my shadow falls no more?"
This beautifully illustrated book issues an urgent call to preserve our fragile environment, reminding us that the hope for a brighter future rests in our own hands.
"The Tree should be on every child's bookshelf. The illustrations are hauntingly beautiful. The message is powerful: we must take peaceful action to save what we love." - Dr. Jane Goodall