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"In an alternate past--or possible future--a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time and change. A family farms the fertile valley. Soon, a village sprouts, and not long after, a town. Residents learn to harness the water, the wind, and the animals in order to survive and thrive. The growing population becomes ever more industrious and clever, bending nature itself to their will and their ambition: redirecting rivers, harvesting lumber, reshaping the land, even extending daylight itself. "--
Is The Tree and the River appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
A wordless picture book exploring humanity's relationship with nature through the passage of time, showing how a community grows and reshapes the land around a river and tree. Gentle, philosophical content appropriate for young readers.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Beautiful illustrations show how a place changes over time as people build homes, towns, and cities around a special tree and river.