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A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme (Mariana Books Rhyming #11)

Roger Carlson

6.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Mothers hold a special place in the world. When you think of many of your fondest memories, your...

Children Seasons Rhyming

Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Once Upon a Tree in Books

Jun 18, 2018

Once Upon a Tree by Dawn Jarocki, and Soren Kisiel is a encouraging tale about a leaf who struggles to accept and express himself. The leaf is happy being a leaf at the top of a tree until one day when he begins to question his purpose. A bird living in the tree learns to fly, and the leaf wonders if he should also fly. Soon a caterpillar arrives and cocoons itself, later turning into a beautiful butterfly. Again the leaf wonders if he should fly. The bird and butterfly encourage the leaf to look within for the answers, and to trust and follow his feelings. Eventually the leaf decides to fly in his own way by letting go of the tree branch and floating gracefully into the autumn wind.

The watercolor illustrations are soft and gently expressive, and convey a nurturing and encouraging warmth that flows beautifully with the story. The idea that everyone naturally has a unique purpose, and that this is revealed from within when we are ready, is a hopeful and deeply affirming message for children.

I recommend this book for children and for parents/ teachers/ grandparents to read to children.

I received an ARC from NetGalley via Parallax Press and Plum Blossom in exchange for an honest review.