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Call Me Tree = Llamame arbol
CCBC Review:
“I begin / Within / The deep / dark / earth.” A child imagines himself a tree, beginning as a seed that pushes through the earth, reaching and rising to discover other trees all around. Maya Christina Gonzalez pays tribute to both trees and children, affirming the beauty of each in a picture book that pairs a bilingual (English/Spanish) text with lush, colorful illustrations that convey something magical in their literal depiction of children embodying trees. Together, the text and illustrations work as a both an imaginative flight of fancy and as a stirring, strong statement about the importance of nature and value of all children: “All trees have roots / All trees belong.” ©2014 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Affirmation
Bilingual Books
Imagination/Imaginary Play
Nature/Environment
Spanish Language
Diversity subject:
Latine
Publishers:
Children's Book Press, Lee & Low
Publish Year: 2014
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9780892392940
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Gonzalez