Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites

Heather C Morris, Chantelle Thorne

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Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites

Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites

Heather C Morris, Chantelle Thorne

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A 2025-2026 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award - Preschool List Nominee!

Whoosh! Crash! Thunk! Follow along as the LOUD sounds of a falling tree signal the transformation of a QUIET area of the forest into a flourishing center of activity.

This lyrical nonfiction story uses word opposites such as small and large, dark and light, high and low, and fast and slow to introduce young readers to the natural recycling of fallen timber into log bridges. From bears, porcupines and raccoons to eagles, mice and deer, a host of forest animals repurpose a fallen tree, connecting two sides of a stream together throughout the seasons.

A carefully-chosen color palette of soothing natural colors and a charming collection of characters bring the playful prose to life in what is certain to become a storytime or bedtime favorite and a go-to book for early elementary science and language arts teachers.

About the Author

Heather C. Morris writes books for kids full of science, wonder, and imagination from her home in Huntsville, Alabama. She is a member of SCBWI and the 12x12 picture book challenge community, and her short stories and poetry have appeared in multiple arts journals and anthologies. Connect with Heather at www.heathercmorris.com.

Chantelle Thorne works with Burgen Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last three years they have illustrated twelve trade books - two of which have won international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in Kantiga finds the Perfect Name was selected for the IBBY 2022 honours list for Best Illustration in South Africa. Connect with Chantelle at www.chantelleandburgen.com.

Burgen Thorne works with Chantelle Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last three years they have illustrated twelve trade books - two of which have won international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in Kantiga finds the Perfect Name was selected for the IBBY 2022 honours list for Best Illustration in South Africa. Connect with Burgen at www.chantelleandburgen.com.

Critical Reviews

"A cozy, lushly illustrated introduction to opposites and wildlife." -- Kirkus

"This offering is a step (or three!) up from typical opposite books and a welcome foray into the natural world." -- Booklist

"A lively look at opposites that is a useful teaching tool and an examination of the many animals in a busy forest. A ¬recommended purchase."-- Sue Morgan, School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing
Pub date: 2024-10-08
Length: 32 pages

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