Day My Brother Became a Tree
Day My Brother Became a Tree
Day My Brother Became a Tree
Description
Description
A stunningly illustrated picture book about moving to a new home that celebrates compassion, imagination, nature, and sibling love, by the acclaimed creator of I Lived Inside a Whale. Owen loves his garden, especially his trees. He loves taking care of them-- naming them, watering them, and even singing songs to them. So, when his parents tell him the family is moving, he is devastated. He just can't imagine leaving all his friends and his beloved garden behind. And if he becomes a tree, no one can make him move away. Luckily, some creative thinking by his big sister, Wendy, and a loving circle of friends come to the rescue in this uniquely imaginative and beautifully illustrated tale about change and the comfort nature can provide for us.
About the Author
About the Author
Xin Li is an artist and writer. She was born and raised in China and currently lives in Norway with her husband and their daughter. After spending half of her life living in countries outside of her homeland, Xin chose to paint and write, as stories help her to make sense of a world that otherwise is often lost in translation. Xin is passionate about collecting books, watching clouds, and going for long train rides to cities she has never visited before. I Lived Inside a Whale was her U.S. author-illustrator debut. She invites you to visit her online at Lixin.no
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for I Lived Inside a Whale:
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
A Barnes & Noble's Best Picture Book of 2024
A Smithsonian Magazine Ten Best Children's Books of the Year Selection
A Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year
"Li realistically conveys the grief that results from change while also offering a strong model for validating those emotions.... A sensitive and funny take on moving."--Kirkus Reviews "A tender portrayal of a sibling relationship in the face of a difficult life change."--School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-06-16
Length:
48 pages
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