Husband-wife team!
I own and love two of this team's books- The Gardener and The Library.
This book was Ms. Stewart's first book. To be honest, I was not overly impressed with the story. Children may miss the author's message and will need to utilize inferencing skills. The vagueness will stimulate discussion, though!
One winter Miss McGillicuddy notices a strange shape growing in her yard. Over the next few months it grows into tree. The tree is extraordinary. Its leaves are actually paper money. Greedy people flood her yard and stuff their sacks. Growing tired of humanity's relentless greed, Miss McGillicuddy and the neighbor boys cut it down.
I absolutely loved the illustrations. I would buy the book just for the illustrations. Mr. Small adds exquiste details that are pure fun and ones that also extend the story. I would love to live in Miss McGillicuddy's home and on her property!
Strategies: asking questions, inferring
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