A-Tree-for-Emmy

A Tree for Emmy
Description :
A spirited young girl struggles to get a much-loved mimosa tree for
her birthday in this delightful, multigenerational story, ideal for
Arbor Day and Earth Day!Emmy loves trees. She loves oak trees
with acorns. She loves pine trees with cones, and willow trees with
swishy branches. But best of all, Emmy loves the mimosa tree that
grows in her grandmother's pasture.So when Emmy decides she
wants a mimosa tree of her own for her birthday, she is saddened to
learn many garden stores only sell ornamental trees like plum or
pear or tulip trees. Emmy is crushed&#8213until she discovers that

the answer to her problem is growing right before her eyes!Mary
Ann Rodman's joyful story&#8212packed with environmental,
independence, and problem-solving themes&#8212will appeal to
nature- and tree-lovers as well as those seeking great spring read
alouds. Illustrator Tatjana Mai-Wyss's whimsical watercolor and
collage artwork captures Emmy's exuberant personality and the
story's hopeful ending.