I loved this! The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. This reminds me of books I read as a kid. I will always love books about wildlife. A perfect book for parents and librarians to read to children. So well done. Thank you NetGalley Amplify Publishing for the early review copy.

A poignant, stunningly beautiful story about a beloved tree dying from drought and the forest animals who bring water and save it. The illustrations are so gorgeous they made me gasp with joy. Highly recommended for young readers and the adults who love them.

8yr old: I liked the tree because all the animals were giving water to the tree and the tree spoke to them. The tree gave them shelter. They helped each other out and lived in harmony. Also they used the golden rule: treat others how you want to be treated. They looked after each other and when one was sick, they all came together to help. It’s what we should do when a friend or family member isn’t feeling well. And the pictures are beautiful especially the owl.

5yr old: I liked all the animals except the toad.I don’t like toads. The owl is pretty.

Thank you to RenéGionta, @netgalley , @amplifypubgroup and @mascotbooks for this eARC. All thoughts are my girls’ own.

The story and illustrations were beautifully descriptive. It is just the right length for young children to enjoy. The storyline is uncomplicated making it easy to discuss themes about supporting one another through challenges. Though, it involves talking animals, this would be a wonderful book choice for a nature book study related to forest ecosystems or symbiosis. I appreciated the author’s note explaining her inspiration for the story— the large old oak tree.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the digital copy of this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc to this ebook! The illustrations were definitely the part that stood out the most in this book. A stunning design that made it both feel familiar and cozy. The story itself was lovely, about a forest community rallying together to save this tree they all needed. without spoiling it, i adored the ending as well. The message of working together, alongside the little bit of added magic, makes this a wonder of a book.

What a breathtaking beautiful book. The attention to detail with the artwork paired perfectly with the story. I loved seeing the animals work together to help the tree. It was very informative while also being a very easy read. So glad I read it! Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Lovely story about a group of animals working together to save their beloved tree from drought. The illustrations are beautiful and realistic and would keep a young child engaged while the story is read to them. Older early readers will enjoy the art while reading the simple prose themselves. With lessons about teamwork and care for others and the environment, this book would be a great addition to any child's home library or early elementary classroom.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.

Ah, what a beautifully drawn and written children's book!

The art is stunning and I had to read the book twice so I could look at the illustrations and admire them.

This is a heartwarming little piece of literature that will make you all warm, and happy inside. It is a tale of coming together in the face of difficulties, relying on one another, sharing the burdens, and being vulnerable.

Although the audience is targeting children it still hits you how the story is delivered with the deeper messages that are in there.

The writing style is easy to follow, approachable, child-friendly and beautiful.Both the author and the illustrator did an amazing job at delivering the story.

Absolutely recommend it for young and old!

This is a beautifully illustrated story about working together to save something you love. The Tree is perfect for all ages and encourages collaboration and perseverance.

This was such a gorgeous book. I loved the story. The lifelike illustrations of the animals and trees were fantastic.

This Book is Absolutely Outstanding Both in the writing & Visuals, I Highly Recommend this for anyone who's read The Animals of Farthing Wood or Brambly Hedge!

This was a charming book and an ode to the quiet places in nature. I adored the realistic illustrations, which felt so nostalgic and perfect for a story about the natural world. This would make a lovely summer book for a young reader.

A simple yet breathtaking story about friendship among the inhabitants of the Big Oak Tree.

“No one could remember the tree not being there. Not grandmother, or grandfather, or even great-great-great-uncle could remember. The tree had just always been.”

But what happens when the tree is not feeling well?

The book is filled with stunning illustrations of the tree, squirrels, an owl, a bee, a skunk, a raccoon, a frog, and many more—creating a magical display of the natural world.

Thank you @NetGalley, @MascotBooks, and @AmplifyPubGroup for this eARC.

Thank you Netgalley and Amplify Publishing for an early copy of this book I truly appreciate it.

If you listen closely you might just hear the tree speak.

This is a story about a beloved tree being so dehydrated from the drought during the summer. It a story about animals coming together and saving something that they love and use as shelter. The animals really came together and showed their kindness and they showed how important this tree was to them. I love how the tree spoke to them to let them know that he/she was sick and needed them to do something for them. I love that the animals didn't complain when it came to helping the tree.

This book was cozy and would be a great fall read for some kiddos that enjoy talking animals and trees.

The colours of this story are vibrant and the illustrations are some of my favourites. The animal's have so much detail in them.

I enjoyed this book an I think a lot of kids would like this book as well.

Happy Reading!!!

The Tree is a sweet story about the importance of trees to the animals of the forest. The animals talk about how they've always had the tree as a part of their lives and can't remember a time it wasn't there -- but then the bee tells them that the tree is sick and they all become concerned. What would life be like without their big tree? Not wanting to find out, they band together to heal the tree. They find out that the tree is suffering the effects of a drought and work together to bring it water when it won't rain. Together, they're able to save the tree and keep their home together. Readers will love the beautiful illustrations and how they bring the story to life. They'll also appreciate the way the animals work together to save the day and find out if they have to say goodbye to the tree or not. This would be a great read-aloud and an equally great story to read as part of a science unit, especially for elementary students. I would recommend this for Pre-K through 3rd-grade children and any public or school library serving elementary-aged readers. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

A beautiful story about various animal friends coming together to help a tree in a need. We could all do with a few animal friends when we are in need ❤️