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We Planted a Tree
We planted a tree and it grew up,
While it reached for the sky and the sun. . . .
In this simple poem illustrated by award winner Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade.
With a nod to Kenya’...more
While it reached for the sky and the sun. . . .
In this simple poem illustrated by award winner Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade.
With a nod to Kenya’...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
March 9th 2010
by Golden Books
(first published 2010)
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This one is good for sharing in April for Earth Day. It gives a view of the purpose and importance of trees.I did not like the illustrations. I also thought it was a bit confusing as it jumped around the world showing various families planting trees. After two readings I understood better about how to use the book with students and explaining how people all over the planet plant trees for a variety of reasons.
However it got good reviews so maybe I am in the minority. what do you think?
School L...more
However it got good reviews so maybe I am in the minority. what do you think?
School L...more
I informed my students that I had some books to read for Cocky. I told my students that Cocky wanted to know what books he should read to boys and girls. The students were absolutely thrilled to be apart of this adventure. They were very involved and engaged in the books and in the discussions regardings the things they liked or disliked about each book.
A lot of the students did not really enjoy this book. It did not appear that this book really captured their attention. I feel that there are so...more
A lot of the students did not really enjoy this book. It did not appear that this book really captured their attention. I feel that there are so...more
This book by Diane Muldrow and Bob Staake easily makes it on my list of books I'd recommend to every child and every adult, both because of its quality and its content. The book talks about what happens when a tree is planted and why it is important that we keep planting trees. Muldrow's text is catching, effective, and important without being heavy handed, and Staake's illustrations are gorgeous and fascinating. If you are looking for a good story to read to children, here you go. If you are lo...more
My 3 year old daughter and I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing the families in the book grow up. We found a lot of things to talk about through the illustrations on each page. I pointed out the families and how they were growing throughout the book just like trees were. I loved that the book was multicultural and it felt like the tree was symbolic for humanity and living well with the earth and each other...at least the way I read it to my daughter. She has asked me to read the book to...more
I really liked the illustrations in this book and found the global, multicultural representations to be the strength of the story. The text, however, is a bit dry and I don't think it will capture young readers' attention.
While I believe that the idea that you can plant a tree to heal the world to be both narrow and misguided, We Planted a Tree goes beyond a simple idea to address the many environmental benefits of trees. I think that this book is best for students in K - grade 2; older student...more
While I believe that the idea that you can plant a tree to heal the world to be both narrow and misguided, We Planted a Tree goes beyond a simple idea to address the many environmental benefits of trees. I think that this book is best for students in K - grade 2; older student...more
Very nice story about the importance of planting trees, how they help not only beautify our towns and cities but provide homes for wildlife and protect against soil erosion, etc. I enjoyed how the story showed people enjoying and caring for trees in a variety of cultures and locations around the world. Not my favorite style of illustrations but I appreciated all the diversity in both culture, nature and architecture they depicted. A good choice for Arbor Day.
Two families from different cultures and different parts of the world, plant a tree. Those trees grow and nourish not only the families but help the heal the world. The contrasting colors and hues seems to align with the comparison of the two growing families. I appreciate the author/illustrator duo paying a tribute to Kenya's Green Belt Movement. I was unaware of this movement and it is amazing how children's books can be used to educate children and adults about important issues here and over...more
If you wish to tell very young children why it is good to plant trees, what trees do for us, and how the planting of a tree connects us with people all over the world this would be the book to use. Children and adults alike can look for clues in the whimsical illustrations to "name the country, culture, or continent".
Educational. Multicultural/global. Uses repeated phrasing to help emerging readers. And, my son likes it! He has repeatedly chosen it for reading time and there are only a few books that get that honour. If I were still homeschooling, this would be one of the rare children's books I'd consider buying.
This is a nice ode to a tree, with an environmental message that isn't too heavy-handed. It says that if we take care of and plant trees, they will help us in return, by providing us with oxygen, shade, wood, flowers, nuts and fruit. They nurture and anchor the soil and make the Earth a nice place to live. Allowing them to grow and flourish will give us a better future. The illustrations are whimsical and colorful and the narrative has a hopeful theme.
So lovely, and just right for kids to see "what's the big deal about trees?" Not didactic, it shows different families who plant trees and experience all the good that happens, from cool shade to fruit to soil conservation to cleaner air. Makes me want to, well, plant a tree!
I loved this book, loved the poetry and the illustrations. A lovely book to read out aloud. A nice partner to " A tree is nice" P.S. my two year old is a bit bored by this one but he loves a tree is nice, I think it will grow in him.
This book has very unique illustration. Two families both planted a tree and the story starts there. A tree help people to grow and provide a comfort zone. It is a simple poetry and very easy for little kids to understand.
I'm a sucker for books that teach environmental and social lessons - this does both! It shows multiple places in the world and how they benefit from planting a tree. I also love the use of repetition.
A new favorite book of mine. This story satisfies me on so many levels...great illustrations, multi-layer text, subtle multicultural element, pleasing sentiment. A really good one...buy it! It's a keeper.
I really enjoyed reading this book to my 3 year old cousin, and even managed to put in a mini history lesson on the different nationalities shown throughout the book.
Literacy skills:
Print motivation-wonderful pictures and a story about the cycle of life with intrigue children and have them wanting to read this story again.
Print motivation-wonderful pictures and a story about the cycle of life with intrigue children and have them wanting to read this story again.
There are so many benefits to planting a tree. Love the verbs utilized throughout and the repetitive line: "We planted a tree and it grew up."
I read this book when I was pregnant and LOVED it. I thought it was just a-MAZING. I mean, I WEPT when I read it.
Must 'a been the hormones.
Must 'a been the hormones.
I love the pictures, and I like that the environmental message comes through without being overbearing or preachy. It is just a fun, simple story.
There's a lot to like here...the positive environmental message(s), the multicultural families, and especially the vibrant, graphic illustrations.
I was simply enchanted by this book! I loved the wonderfully diverse depictions of people, places, and trees around the world. Lovely.
"We planted a tree,
And that one tree
Made the wrold better."
Wonderful!!!
And that one tree
Made the wrold better."
Wonderful!!!
cute book on ways trees work to help the world and environment.
Sweet little story about trees, nature, and hope for the planet
I love this book.
Makes a great Earth Day book.
Makes a great Earth Day book.
3.5 stars A good Earth day or environmental book.
3.5 stars A good Earth day or environmental book.
Hmm, overall I like the message of the book. Trees are good for us and good for the earth.
Earth friendly, liked the illustrations.
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Diane Muldrow grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She later attended Ohio University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Magazine Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts: Dance. After her graduation, Diane moved to New York. She spent several years performing as an actress and dancer in New York’s downtown avant-garde performance scene. She also danced in a performance at Lincoln Cen...more
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