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A Tree Is Nice

A Tree Is Nice

Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
32
Published
1956
Language
English

Synopsis

This classic picture book celebrates the simple joys and essential beauty of trees. Through gentle prose and charming illustrations, it explores all the wonderful things a tree can be and do, from providing shade and shelter to being a place for play and imagination. It's a lovely reminder of nature's gifts for young readers.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingLightheartedWhimsicalInformative

Genres

Children's Books Folklore Nature Animals

About the author

J
Janice May Udry

Janice May Udry (born 1928) is an American author. She was born in Jacksonville, Illinois and graduated from Northwestern University in 1950. Her first book, A Tree is Nice, was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1957 for Marc Simont's illustrations. Her papers are held at the University of Southern Mississippi.