Trees Are Not Just for Birds

CBCBook’s May Hot Off the Press

"Delighted to find a perfect tree in which to build her nest, Bird settles in its upper branches. Her contented reverie is broken by a raccoon on a nearby bough, equally excited to have found the ideal resting spot. A squirrel soon scampers into view, followed by a parade of other critters, all insisting that the tree is meant for everyone. Bird is furious; she found the spot first, so why should she have to share? But she has a change of heart when she watches a beautiful sunset from her nest and realizes that it would be even nicer to share the moment with a friend. Come daylight, she gathers the other residents together to watch the spectacular sunset and hopes that they stay. The sweet, silly story makes a strong case for sharing, and comforting repetition and comical exaggeration in the text would make for an amusing read-aloud. The cartoonish illustrations are suffused with soft, warm light, and the cute characters are quite cuddly. It’s a simple but meaningful message about the joy in generosity." - Booklist