Books with title The Big Tree

One blue bird has found the best place to nest. Soon other animals think it's the ideal place to be, too. The blue bird decides it's no longer the "best tree to nest in." She finds a new home but something is missing. In the end, the little blue bird realizes there is one thing more valuable than nesting in her favorite tree. The story focuses on counting, colors, animal sounds, word recognition, word repetition while stressing the importance of sharing, community and friendship.

The Big M was created as a cartoon series, by a nine year old boy named Kaleb Brown. The Big M book is the pilot episode of this cartoon, introducing the two main characters, Keven, a hard working happy little creature known as a Dotty, and his side-kick pet monster, The Big M, who trains to become a superhero, teaching children to become anything they want to be in life.Keven and The Big M go from one adventure to another, causing chaos, and having lots of fun along the way.

This stunningly illustrated picture book takes a fascinating journey through time as it imagines the beginnings of New York City's oldest Elm. In the heart of New York City stands a great, proud Elm tree. Stronger than any skyscraper, this tree witnessed the very beginnings of the city's settlement, it has persisted through vast fires and long wars, and it has stood tall as the city has grown even taller around it. Now 250 years old, this Elm serves to remind us of the majesty of Mother Nature and the wonders she can create with something so small as a seed. In this affectingly told and beautifully illustrated volume, Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland DeSaix imagine what might have been the beginnings of this grand tree.

Graceful as a ballerina and strong as a well-trained athlete, the Bing cherry tree in George and Emily Martin’s yard has a good strong trunk with branches that reach out in all directions. The neighborhood children, including the Martin’s neighbor Jennifer, love to visit the tree and sit in its branches. They know it’s a special tree, and they treat it with respect. Grumpy George doesn’t like the kids sitting in his tree everyday; he’s afraid they’re going to hurt the tree. His wife, Emily, tries to assure him that the children are well-behaved and respectful and he should not fear for the tree. One day, George makes a surprise visit to the tree and learns firsthand the kids are respectful and they love the tree. Once he gets to know the kids and sees how nice they are, George has a complete change of heart and takes on a new attitude about seeing the children sit in the tree. He learns a valuable lesson about sharing and caring.

Reg and Keely are twins. Keely loves painting and bugs. Reg loves rocks. Keely sings crazy rhymes. Reg plays softball. Shawna and Burt are their friends. In this series of linked stories, the childrenís deep involvement with their daily activities never falters, from a bug walk, through incidents flying a kite and dividing labor at clean up time, to a chance to swim in the river on a hot summer's day.