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Tess loved her tree.
She liked to swing on it
and sit in its shade
and catch its leaves in the fall.
When Tess's tree has to come down, Tess is very sad . . . until she finds a way to gather friends and family and celebrate her tree's remarkable life.
This is a book for sharing with people you love, among good friends, or on a quiet day under a favorite tree.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Tess's Tree (Hardcover)
I am a father, grandfather and great grandfather, and dealing with the D word with children has always been a bit problematic. I recently bought a book for the g-grandson for a little later that deals directly with the passing of an elderly relative, and though it is good it is probably a little too direct for a child below seven years. So I was very happy to see Tess's Tree deal with this subject "on the bias", as it were. Love, positive experiences, decline and loss and memory are dealt with very cleverly and satisfyingly through the tree that Tess so loves and enjoys. It is an admirable feat, one that I have been able to read to my 39 month old great grandson who really got it. He was sad with Tess, grieved with her, went through a period of recollection, and came to an understanding of the finiteness of a beloved tree and its place in the life of many. This is clearly a life lesson devoid of cudgel, affectionately parsed, beautifully illustrated, doing its job in preparing kids for the nature of life. Bravo
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful book for helping children deal with death and loss,
By Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Tess's Tree (Hardcover)
Tess's Tree is a special little book that speaks to all of us who have ever lost something or someone we loved. It's especially well suited for helping a young child come to terms with death for the first time without having to face - with all the implications it involves - the deaths of individuals such as family members, friends, or the child himself/herself. It's a beautiful story to share with your child because it says so much in so few words and illustrations.
Tess loves her tree. From her window, she watches it change with the seasons, and she has spent many happy hours swinging from the tree, playing in patches of its fallen leaves, etc. She is therefore devastated when the tree must be cut down after an act of Mother Nature. Naturally, her first reaction is anger, and she takes that anger out on everyone and everything around her. In time, though, she comes to reflect more on what her tree meant to her, and that is when she decides to have a funeral for the tree. The whole neighborhood is invited to the service, and the end result is that Tess discovers a great sense of community and comes to realize how important her tree has been in the lives of others, some of whom she never even knew. Tess' tree was not really her tree at all, and the grief she feels for its loss is not hers to bear alone. That is a very comforting message, and it is delivered beautifully and simply in this wonderful little book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poignant and sweet,
This review is from: Tess's Tree (Hardcover)
Tess is a little girl who loves her tree which has lived for 175 years. When the old tree needs to be taken down, Tess is predictably sad and upset. Not long after, Tess has an excellent idea - to give the beloved tree a proper send-off, a tree funeral of sorts. This brings the community together - neighbors, friends, and even people from the past who share a history with the tree.
This is a lovely story of honoring and remembering things that mean a lot to us, even after they have left us. The illustrations add a touch of poignancy and enhance the text. A story to be savored, preferably in the company of a loved one.
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