Big Tree

The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret.

“The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of Big Tree.” ― STEVEN SPIELBERG

“We need brave, big stories like [Big Tree].” ―The New York Times Book Review

“Has the power to intrigue...affecting.” ― The Wall Street Journal

* “An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet.” ― Booklist, starred review

* “A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful.”―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred and recommended review

* “In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won’t soon forget." ― School Library Journal, starred review

* “Masterful.” ― The Horn Book, starred review

"Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times." ― Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero

"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me."

A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world―filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!―and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined!

Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family.

The audiobook edition of BIG TREE is brought magnificently to life by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost.

 
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# of Pages: 528

Book Binding: Hardcover

Year of Publication: 2023

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Language: en

ISBN: 9781338180633

Brian Selznick is an American author and illustrator known for his award-winning children's books. He was born in New Jersey in 1966 and grew up in East Brunswick, where he spent much of his childhood immersed in drawing and storytelling. Selznick attended the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a degree in illustration. He began his career as an illustrator for various books before eventually writing his own stories. Selznick's unique style of combining illustrations and text has earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including the prestigious Caldecott Medal for his book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." He continues to write and illustrate books that captivate readers of all ages.