This Tree Counts! - (These Things Count!) by Alison Formento (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>As Mr. Tate's class prepares to plant saplings, they hear the giant oak tree in their school yard tell about all the animal life it supports, from one owl to 10 earthworms. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>If you listen closely, the lone tree behind Oak Lane School has a story to tell. It starts with one owl, two spiders, and goes all the way up to ten earthworms using the tree as their home! So what does this tree need? Learn about the importance of trees and count from one to ten in this tale about going green.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A green counting book with panache.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><br><br><p>Not only does this tree count, it matters!...The message branches out into a concisely written story with a child's point of view that is enlivened with realistic and artfully composed paper-cut and digital-collage illustrations. Teachers will welcome this going green tale, which ends with the junior tree huggers planting more trees.--<em>Booklist</em></p><br><br><p>Snow's collage illustrations add texture and natural beauty to the story. The characters are dressed in outfits that showcase their individual personalities. The picture of the industrious kids working together in the grassy field under a bright blue sky epitomizes the story's theme of cooperation and friendship.--<em>School Library Journal</em></p><br><br><p>The result gives a very earthy, made-from-nature feel to the illustrations. Snow's animals are easy to count and will keep young readers occupied...this will suit many audiences.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><br><br><p><strong>Honor Book - 2011 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People<br /> 2013 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee<br /> The Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, Youth Picture Book, 2011</strong></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Alison Formento</b> grew up in Arkansas and now lives in New Jersey with her family. She's climbed trees, camped under them, and planted some! Alison is also the author of <i>These Bees Count! </i>and <i>These Rocks Count! </i><b>Sarah Snow</b> is a collage artist who combines found papers, acrylics, and watercolors. She has also illustrated <i>These Bees Count! </i>and <i>These Rocks Count! </i>Sarah lives with her family in New York.
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