Stretch to the Sun: From a Tiny Sprout to the Tallest Tree on Earth by Carrie A. Pearson, illustrated by Susan Swan. PICTURE BOOK/NON-FICTION. Charlesbridge, 2018. $17. 9781580897716
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
The tallest tree in the world began as a just a tiny sprout from a fallen tree and over hundreds of years grew and provided shelter to many animals. As time passed, people started to invade this tree’s home and laws were required to protect it. Today it is protected and enjoyed by many people.
The illustrations in this book have a beautiful cut paper aesthetic and are effective at conveying the sense of being in the redwood forest. I found the pace of the book to be a bit off balance with a slow start to the tree’s origin and a rush through its growth and protection. Because this book does include a piece on the writing process - specifically starting the research with a question - this could be a great model for a research project in the classroom.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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