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“A tree stump on an urban playground and a girl new to the neighborhood forge a bond with their life stories…The following pages lead readers from the tree’s demise to the unnoticed girl on the playground who spies the stump, whispers to it, and traces its rings. With her fingertip, she draws her own story upon the stump, from idyllic childhood to scenes of the girl and other people (many are brown-skinned; some women are in headscarves) leaving their homes and then making a dangerous sea voyage…Lovely—a perfect segue into discussions about loneliness, empathy, refugees, and more.”

– Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Me + Tree

Written by Alexandria Giardino
Illustrated by Anna & Elena Balbusso
Published by Creative Editions

A young girl and an old tree learn from each other how to find their purpose and foster healing in the world.

Primary ISBN: 9781568463469
Publication Date: March 2021
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 06 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee

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