The Girl who Planted Trees
When a small girl discovers there was once a lush forest on the great grey mountain, she is determined to plant as many new trees as she can. And even though the blazing sun shrivels the new shoots and fierce storms wash away all of her hard work …
she never, EVER gives up.
WINNER of Best Picture Book, Teach Early Years Award, 2022
LONGLISTED Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Picture Book Award 2023
SELECTED for Toppsta’s Top 100 Must-Reads, 2022 - one of 16 picture books chosen
Best Books of 2022 - Joseph Coelho, UK Children’s Laureate - one of 4 picture books chosen
SHORTLISTED for the Cogan Heroes Picture Book Award 2023
When a small girl discovers there was once a lush forest on the great grey mountain, she is determined to plant as many new trees as she can. And even though the blazing sun shrivels the new shoots and fierce storms wash away all of her hard work …
she never, EVER gives up.
WINNER of Best Picture Book, Teach Early Years Award, 2022
LONGLISTED Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Picture Book Award 2023
SELECTED for Toppsta’s Top 100 Must-Reads, 2022 - one of 16 picture books chosen
Best Books of 2022 - Joseph Coelho, UK Children’s Laureate - one of 4 picture books chosen
SHORTLISTED for the Cogan Heroes Picture Book Award 2023
When a small girl discovers there was once a lush forest on the great grey mountain, she is determined to plant as many new trees as she can. And even though the blazing sun shrivels the new shoots and fierce storms wash away all of her hard work …
she never, EVER gives up.
WINNER of Best Picture Book, Teach Early Years Award, 2022
LONGLISTED Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Picture Book Award 2023
SELECTED for Toppsta’s Top 100 Must-Reads, 2022 - one of 16 picture books chosen
Best Books of 2022 - Joseph Coelho, UK Children’s Laureate - one of 4 picture books chosen
SHORTLISTED for the Cogan Heroes Picture Book Award 2023
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About this book
An uplifting story of one small girl who will not give up on her dream, despite many setbacks, this story is perfect for teaching children about resilience and determination.
This powerful, hopeful story shows that you are never too small to make a difference and that, by working together with others, anything is possible.
With evocative images from award-winning illustrator Anastasia Suvorova, and free Stories Aloud smartphone audio book.
Illustrated by Anastasi Suvorova
Published by Nosy Crow, 2022
ISBN: 9781788008914
“An uplifting tale of how we can all make a difference to the damage done to the natural world. Incredibly empowering for young readers.”
“The message that everyone has the power to make a difference shone out from the book’s pages.”
“One of our favourite books from the Summer Reading Challenge”
“A lyrical and hopeful book showing that even the smallest can tackle big environmental issues. We adore Anastasia Suvorova’s evocative illustrations, full of magical details and lovely textures.”
“One of the most emotive picture books I’ve read.”
“I love the girl’s personality - she’s strong, persistent and determined making her a great role model for young girls.”
“Oh my! What a book! It has certainly planted itself firmly in my heart. This is a wonderful story of resilience, perseverance, hope and community spirit which will lift your heart and make your senses sing.”
The Girl who Planted Trees
You are NEVER to small to make a difference!
A powerful, hopeful story in which one girl’s dream inspires a whole village and, together, they create something incredible.
Illustrated by Anastasia Suvorova
