An incredible immersive novel in words and pictures by

Brian Selznick, a love letter to the natural world.

BIG TREE follows two tiny sycamore seeds, Louise and Merwin, as they

try to save the world while searching for a safe place to grow.

In the spirit of such timeless classics as Charlotte’s Web, The

Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, BIG TREE is a fast-paced

epic adventure that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey from the

prehistoric age to present day. It is filled with mystery and

danger, humour, heart, and hope, and will captivate readers ages

seven and up. Selznick creates a vivid fantastical world rooted

in science, a cast of unforgettable original characters, and an

exquisite escapade that takes readers on a mesmerising journey from

prehistory through the meteoric transformation of Earth to present

day. Big Tree is a tour de force from an ingenious creator

at the top of his creative form. This story began as an

original idea from film legend Steven Spielberg, and his production

company has the film rights. A page-turning adventure with

wonderful characters, about how even the smallest can make an impact

and save our world

Brian’s first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was

the winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the

first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books

& made into a feature length film, HUGO, directed by Martin Scorsese

and starring Jude Law