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The Lonely Tree by Nicholas Halliday is utterly, completely and slendidly charming. Originally illustrated and delightfully told. --Stephen Fry
Richly illustrated and sympathetically explored for younger readers and, of course, that last acorn is the seed for a happy ending. --Times Education Supplement
Compelling! This book has something very special about it. --The Observer
Richly illustrated and sympathetically explored for younger readers and, of course, that last acorn is the seed for a happy ending. --Times Education Supplement
Compelling! This book has something very special about it. --The Observer
Richly illustrated and sympathetically explored for younger readers and, of course, that last acorn is the seed for a happy ending. --Times Education Supplement
Compelling! This book has something very special about it. --The Observer
Richly illustrated and sympathetically explored for younger readers and, of course, that last acorn is the seed for a happy ending. --Times Education Supplement
Compelling! This book has something very special about it. --The Observer
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A wonderful book. Perfect for reading together.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely and very unusual book, dealing with a wide range of serious issues, but aimed at younger children. The story follows the friendship which develops between an ancient oak tree and a young conifer which has grown in a deciduous woodland.
Nicholas Halliday is a well known illustrator, however this is the first book he has written and illustrated himself. The illustrations themselves are remarkable; being computer generated (using the same techonology to create them as films such as Toy Story), they are highly detailed with a real sense of texture. My children enjoyed the high detail (they also loved seaching for the animals and insects hidden in the illustrations), and found the story both touching and uplifting.
This book could inspire a whole range of PSHCE lessons in schools, covering as it does issues related to 'being different', of acceptance, loss and ultimately a sense of belonging and continuity. This is a sad, yet ultimately joyous book, reinforcing the concept of the circle and cycle of life and our responsibility to care for one-another, regardless of our differences.
Children from around 4 to 8 will probably love this book, and, as said previously, this would also be a wonderful book to use in connection with a range of school topics, including ecology, in foundation or key stage 1. It would also make a gift to be treasured and enjoyed by any child.
Nicholas Halliday is a well known illustrator, however this is the first book he has written and illustrated himself. The illustrations themselves are remarkable; being computer generated (using the same techonology to create them as films such as Toy Story), they are highly detailed with a real sense of texture. My children enjoyed the high detail (they also loved seaching for the animals and insects hidden in the illustrations), and found the story both touching and uplifting.
This book could inspire a whole range of PSHCE lessons in schools, covering as it does issues related to 'being different', of acceptance, loss and ultimately a sense of belonging and continuity. This is a sad, yet ultimately joyous book, reinforcing the concept of the circle and cycle of life and our responsibility to care for one-another, regardless of our differences.
Children from around 4 to 8 will probably love this book, and, as said previously, this would also be a wonderful book to use in connection with a range of school topics, including ecology, in foundation or key stage 1. It would also make a gift to be treasured and enjoyed by any child.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I have 4 nephews and am an infant school teacher. My father has Mesothelioma and is likely to pass away within the next month.
I wanted a book that would provide a basis for bereavement counselling and, although this is one of several different ideas, it is nice in that the old tree passes away in his sleep - just does not wake up. I am sure that this is how we all would wish to go, rather than there be a long drawn out process, often painful for the person and for the relatives.
I found it profoundly sad, but then I would.....
I wanted a book that would provide a basis for bereavement counselling and, although this is one of several different ideas, it is nice in that the old tree passes away in his sleep - just does not wake up. I am sure that this is how we all would wish to go, rather than there be a long drawn out process, often painful for the person and for the relatives.
I found it profoundly sad, but then I would.....
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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My 8 year old son is autistic and struggles with emotions, how to deal with them etc. He is always saying how lonely he is and I thought that this book would be an ideal way of getting him to understand the meaning of lonliness. Based on the other reviews, I knew that this would also be a good way of dealing with loss. His dwarf hamster is getting on in years and I anticipate a death soon....
When the book arrived, I wasn't sure if he would like it. I always have difficulties in choosing books for him so have to make very careful choices.
However, I need not have worried. He found the pictures quite funny and the thing I liked about it was, you could play games spotting different things within the picture.
Not only did the book teach about loss, friendship etc, it explained the changing in the seasons as well.
I highly recommend this book.
When the book arrived, I wasn't sure if he would like it. I always have difficulties in choosing books for him so have to make very careful choices.
However, I need not have worried. He found the pictures quite funny and the thing I liked about it was, you could play games spotting different things within the picture.
Not only did the book teach about loss, friendship etc, it explained the changing in the seasons as well.
I highly recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful, sad and captivating
My son was given this book when he was 3 and it quickly became a favourite. He literally wanted to read it with me every night for months. Read more
Published 9 days ago by yellow car
Charming
This is a Charming book I work with with young people and it is a useful addition to my tool set when looking at bereavement . Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Foote
Fantastic
What a lovely book! It is very touching and beautiful story, perfect for helping children understand the situation of loosing loved ones.
Published 7 months ago by SallyBerry13
great book
lovely illustrations and a very unique book. my 4 1/2 year old boy loved it and has asked for it over and over again.
Published 15 months ago by K. J. Painter
Brilliant!
Wonderful book.Amazing story and pictures and talking in the 'real'world...which can be hard for some to do.Excellent 'tool' for working with bereaved children.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. JE Sharkey
The Lonely Tree, friendship, loss and happy memories.
In the sad period after my Dad died, despite the funeral service and the Church memorial, I was not confident how much my son had taken in. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Susie U
Wonderful book
I bought this book a few days ago for my 2 and half year old daughter and we have read it over and over again many times, upon her demands! Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2007 by TamaraBB
Beautiful book.
My mother recently bought my sister and myself copies of this book as presents (she is 25 and I am 18), as she loved the illustrations so much that she simply had to buy them for... Read more
Published on 31 May 2007 by Ms. Charlotte J. S. Hughes
Simply Stunning
This is a gorgeous book. The illustrations are outstanding and the story of death, life and hope is told from a perspective that children will understand and adults will find... Read more
Published on 11 July 2006 by loulabelle
THE BEST KIDS BOOK I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!
In my view this is an instant classic! I've never seen such a beautiful children's book or read anything so touching. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2005 by Eve Hall
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