The Happiness Tree: Celebrating the Gifts of Trees We Treasure

This has quickly become my favorite book. THe story almost brings me to tears and the illustrations are wonderful. I want the illustrations for my walls. It is nice to find a book that you can read over and over, but also feels great to give as a gift to everyone on your list. THis is a must have!

I am the author of THE HAPPINESS TREE. I decided to write this review as a thank you note to my publisher, Feiwel & Friends. The production team printed this book on 50% post-consumer waste paper even though the recycled paper was more expensive than non-recycled. The paper almost feels like cloth and it gives Lisa Bossi's paintings more depth, if that is possible! From Kirkus Reviews: '... gorgeous jewel-toned illustrations featuring anthropomorphized trees are sure to be pored over by young readers, who will be taken in by their fairy-forest quality.' And blogger, Amanda Lorenzo (of the Gifted and Talented Child blog) writes, ' ... this is a book that sings! The rhyming text is unique and musical and the illos are vibrant and melodious. This is not your average picture book. In it trees are associated with individual great virtues. I can totally relate to the Magnolia tree as the embodiment of generosity, or the 100 foot tall White Pine as the image of courage. The Dogwood beautifully holds sway as the emissary of Peace. In all, ten trees join together to make this one absolutely stunning and endearing book for young and gifted children. At the end you will find a 2 page spread of detailed information on each tree, a page naming the official state trees of each of the fifty United States and information about Arbor Day. It's my understanding that each of us should plant at least 10 trees to replace the oxygen we will breath in one lifetime. With this book we can also plant some quality ideas and images in the minds of the children we love. Oh yes, and this book is printed on 50% post consumer waste content paper, so it is kinder to the very trees we love.' If you'd like me to send you a free beautiful bookmark featuring acorn art and the affirmation, 'Everything good begins with me(tm)' google me and email a request. May you find a favorite tree to read your books beside!January's Child: A Birthday Month BookCelebrating Motherhood: A Comforting Companion for Every Expecting MotherWelcome Tiny Star: Baby's First Year Journal (Baby Record Book)Mother's Nature Pregnancy JournalTen Little Wishes: A Baby Animal Counting BookWelcoming Ways: Creating Your Baby's Welcome Ceremony With the Wisdom of World Traditions