Tree: A Little Story About Big Things by Danny Parker

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Tree: A Little Story About Big Things

Title: Tree: A Little Story About Big Things

Author: Danny Parker

Illustrator: Matt Otley

Publisher: Little Hare (2014)

ISBN: 9781742978604

A small sapling flourishes under the foliage of a larger tree. “Season after season he was sheltered… and secure.” The adult tree falls during a storm and the fragile and lonely tree fights to survive for the seasons ahead.

During Autumn the air turns crisp and the beautiful, vibrant colours of the changing leaves fill the skies. It is also a great excuse to light the fire and snuggle up with these great books.

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Use these great picture books to reinforce the importance of taking responsibility and understanding actions have consequences.

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Little Hare Books: Tree: A Little Story About Big Things Teacher Notes
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West Australian Symphony Orchestra: The Sound of Picture Books
Brainpop Educators: Classroom Activities for Teaching About Spring
Kids Play and Create: What Happens in Spring? When is Spring? Spring Facts for Kids
Royal Horticultural Society: School Gardening activities, lesson plans and information sheets
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds: ‘Spot it!’ Resource Sheets (Plants, birds, insects, nuts, berries, etc)
Danny Parker Official Website
Matt Ottley: The Sound of Picture Books
Matt Otley Official Website

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