As an Oak Tree Grows

G. Brian Karas

As an Oak Tree Grows
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Country
United States
Published
11 September 2014
Pages
32
ISBN
9780399252334

As an Oak Tree Grows

G. Brian Karas

This inventive book relays history from a unique perspective, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. This fascinating framing device lets readers watch as populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. While methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly, other things hardly seem to change at all.

Perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations encourage readers to pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era. A fact-filled poster is included to add to the fun.

Review

The 200 year history of a tree may seem a little dull, but believe me this picture book is a gorgeousintroduction to history and nature. From a seedling planted in 1775 by a little boy, every 25 years we see the development of the tree and the surrounding land as it becomes a busy riverside town. The only consistent things are the house next to the tree, the church and the river and watching the seasons change and the advances in transportation, communication and even occupations is magical.

The oak, withstanding all manner of progress and weather, steadfastand majestic, is like a guardian angel over the town. I loved this book and spent a long time enjoying the details of the ever-changing landscape. It’s a history lesson that is fun and while interest is aroused you could also introduce the Little House On the Prairie series as a read aloud or JeannieBakers’ fantastic Window and Belonging picture books.

For 3 and up.

Alexa Dretzke is from Readings Hawthorn.

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