Tree Whispers by Mandy Ross
Mandy Ross has been listening closely to the trees, from the willow to the eucalyptus, and the sycamore to the oak. These fascinating poems, beautifully illustrated by Juliana Oakley, imagine the songs they are singing to us and the verses they speak.-
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
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Errol's Garden
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Tooth Fairy
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Rabbityness
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The Flower
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Up and Down Mum
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The Princess and the Dragon
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One Odd Old Owl
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Child of St Kilda
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A New School for Charlie
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The Jar of Happiness
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Quick as a Cricket
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No!
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The Cloud
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Valentine's Guest House
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Twenty-Four Robbers
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A Peacock on the Roof
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Harold Finds a Voice
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Baking with Dad
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Balloonia
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Beyond the Fence
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Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!
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Little Home Bird
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Quiet!
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The Lost Stars
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The Musical Life of Gustav Mole
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The Boy who lost his Bumble
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Cat's Colours
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Copy Cat
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Life on the Thames
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Choices
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All About Cats
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Our Cat Cuddles
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Sand Between My Toes
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The Chicken That Could Swim
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The Very Long Sleep
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Where Did You Go Today?
K-Gr 3–This appealing book of poems explores the relationship between humans and trees in the modern worldWhile the concept of a tree-themed poetry collection might sound predictable, Ross cannily varies between the prosaic, the scientific, and the lyrical, bringing surprises on every page. Children will discover many ways to deepen their understanding of nature, from accurate depictions of seed pods and trunk rings to more creative fare, such as guides for imaginative tree-naming (“Welcome Shade Tree,” “Looks-Like-An-Elephant Tree”) and making land art out of sticks and leaves. Ross darts all over the world, from Japanese sakura to a baobab in Madagascar, from oyamel in a Mexican forest to the Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert. Sprinkled throughout are reverent odes to the willow; the blue jacaranda; and Pando, a vast colony of aspen trees sharing a single root system. The engaging verses employ alliteration (“What a wonder, willow waving!”), onomatopoeia (“creak, squeak, groan,/ drip-drip-drip, drop, drip”), personification (“to grow tall/ and strong in a leafy, lively, wood-wise hug”), and arresting imagery (“We turn air into heartwood,/ transform light to leaf,/ rain to roots to leaf to cloud”). With delicate lines and bright colors, Oakley’s flat-style art depicts trees, animals, and humans in joyful harmony all over the world.VERDICT A first purchase for poetry collections, and for environmental collections as well. * School Library Journal *
Mandy Ross worked for Shelter and London Underground, and as a teacher with children and adults, before she started work in children's publishing. She has written lots of books for children of all ages, including Peekaboo Baby! which was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Baby Book Award. She lives in Birmingham with her partner and her son.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781786286826 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786286823 |
| Title | Tree Whispers |
| Author | Mandy Ross |
| Series | Child's Play Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Child's Play International Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 36 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |