Maya Christina Gonzalez

Call Me Tree =: Llamame Arbol Maya Christina Gonzalez

Brief Description: "A bilingual poetic tale that follows one child/tree from the depths of Mami/Earth to the heights of the sky, telling a story about being free to grow and be who we are meant to be and honoring our relationship with the natural world"--Marc Notes: A bilingual poetic tale that follows one child/tree from the depths of Mami/Earth to the heights of the sky, telling a story about being free to grow and be who we are meant to be and honoring our relationship with the natural world--; Provided by publisher.; Text in English and Spanish. Publisher Marketing: In this spare, lyrically written story, we join a child on a journey of self-discovery. Finding a way to grow from the inside out, just like a tree, the child develops as an individual comfortable in the natural world and in relationships with others. The child begins "Within/ The deep dark earth," like a seed, ready to grow and then dream and reach out to the world. Soon the child discovers birds and the sky and other children: Trees and trees/ Just like me! Each is different too. The child embraces them all because All trees have roots/ All trees belong. Maya Christina Gonzalez once again combines her talents as an artist and a storyteller to craft a gentle, empowering story about belonging, connecting with nature, and becoming your fullest self. Young readers will be inspired to dream and reach, reach and dream . . . and to be as free and unique as trees." Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2014 (EAN 9780892392940, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 82 (EAN 9780892392940, Hardcover)

Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2014 pg. 62 (EAN 9780892392940, Hardcover)

Shelf Awareness 12/02/2014 (EAN 9780892392940, Hardcover)

Booklist 12/15/2014 pg. 55 (EAN 9780892392940, Hardcover)