The Shade Tree

Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man--and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.

About the author

2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award winning illustrator Suzy Lee is a critically acclaimed, award-winning Korean picture book artist and illustrator. Her books include Mirror, Wave, and Shadow, which are known collectively as "The Border Trilogy."
Helen Mixter is a writer and the translator of several children's books, including the Governor General's Award-winning Harvey.

Summary

From Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.
“A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit.”—Kirkus, STARRED review
Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man—and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.
With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Product details

• Authors: Suzy Lee, Lee Suzy
• Assisted by: Suzy Lee (Illustration), Lee Suzy (Illustration), Helen Mixter (Translation)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.08.2023
• EAN: 9781778400186
• ISBN: 978-1-77840-018-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Aldana Libros
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places & peoples, Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings