Barbara Leary

The Climbing Tree Barbara Leary

An award-winning picture book about kindness, persistence, inclusion, and the joy of giving--that doesn't preach or talk down to kids.




Eleanor learns that climbing a tree is not as easy as a squirrel makes it look. But her curiosity is stronger than her frustration, and when she persists, she finds a fascinating new world to explore and the diverse inhabitants to share it with her. When her family moves away, Eleanor's heart aches for her beloved tree, and she wonders if it misses her too. Returning for one last visit, Eleanor shows a small boy how to climb the tree, and her act of kindness leads to an unexpected gift. First prize winner in the 2020 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards in the category of Early Readers / Children's Picture Books.