{"product_id":"the-big-tree-hardcover","title":"The Big Tree - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Knetzger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you cheer up a friend?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKittens Max, Cantaloupe, and Melon love the Big Tree. In spring, they climb it. In summer, they stargaze on it. In autumn, they play in its leaves. It's always been there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut now the Big Tree is sick. Really sick. And Melon and Cantaloupe's parents have to cut it down. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMax is sad to lose the Big Tree, but he's even sadder for his friends. The Big Tree was in their yard for their whole lives--it was their friend. More than anything, Max wants to cheer them up. He thinks about it and thinks about it, and finally it comes to him: with some allowance money, some elbow grease, and a lot of beautiful potted plants, he can help them grow new and beautiful flowers in their sunny backyard! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA sensitive and age-appropriate story about loss, friendship, and the power of kindness, THE BIG TREE is a perfect text for teaching beginning readers emotional intelligence, change acceptance, and the value of positive action. A touching and brightly drawn beginner comic from Ignatz Nominee Laura Knetzger, THE BIG TREE is heartfelt, tender, and warm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eComics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI Like to Read(R) Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI Like to Read(R) Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read(R) counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe hope that all new readers will say, \"I like to read comics!\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Knetzger is an Ignatz-nominated graphic novelist. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, she has also worked as a storyboard artist for Cartoon Network's Adventure Time. Her beloved Bug Boys comics will be republished, recolored, and expanded by Random House Graphic. Laura lives in Seattle, Washington. You can find her online at lauraknetzger.com or @LauraKnetzger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 9.13 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698455646271,"sku":"9780823444458","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cdcfd3da8026f4f09c28fbf27fa93113.webp?v=1765010382","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-big-tree-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}