Description
Winner of the Margaret Mallett Award 2026
Follow a little boy's friendship and journey with one tree, in this powerful and beautiful love letter to nature.
From master wordsmith, Benjamin Zephaniah, comes a breathtaking new poem and story showing how trees offer us the perspective and connection to nature we crave in our daily lives. The final scene is an honest representation of the devastating effects of deforestation and urban development, encouraging all of us, everywhere, to 'leave the trees, please'.
With resplendent illustrations from bestselling Melissa Castrillon, this book is both magnificent and timely. Also available in hardback.
Book Information
ISBN 9781917366823
Author Benjamin Zephaniah
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Magic Cat Publishing
Publisher Magic Cat Publishing
Weight(grams) 136g
Dimensions(mm) 270mm * 210mm * 4mm
Follow a little boy's friendship and journey with one tree, in this powerful and beautiful love letter to nature.
From master wordsmith, Benjamin Zephaniah, comes a breathtaking new poem and story showing how trees offer us the perspective and connection to nature we crave in our daily lives. The final scene is an honest representation of the devastating effects of deforestation and urban development, encouraging all of us, everywhere, to 'leave the trees, please'.
With resplendent illustrations from bestselling Melissa Castrillon, this book is both magnificent and timely. Also available in hardback.
Book Information
ISBN 9781917366823
Author Benjamin Zephaniah
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Magic Cat Publishing
Publisher Magic Cat Publishing
Weight(grams) 136g
Dimensions(mm) 270mm * 210mm * 4mm
