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Author: Anne Smith Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Dancing Tree's Secret is poem-story about three trees that grow together in the woods. The mother tree, portrayed as a Dancing Tree, has two daughters- a Singing Tree and a How Come? Tree, who dance, sing and seek answers to life throughout the four seasons. This natural setting becomes the stage upon which these three characters choreograph universal themes of life and death within a very poignant and unique context. The gorgeous illustrations are inspired by photos of NYC ballet students costumed as trees, and the book includes a glossary of ballet terms. This unique and spiritual portrayal of death-as-transformation transcends religious or traditional approaches to grief and loss, while opening the door to a very difficult subject with ease and grace. As the three trees grow, the children who play in the woods give them their names and the reader learns more about the tree's personalities; but one day, the trees are cut down to clear the forest. The children who watched the trees grow up are now adults with children of their own. They watch as the trees are made into logs and carried away.As they are transported to the lumberyard, the daughter trees ask their mother about what has just happened to them. Will they stay together? Have they stopped growing? Are they still trees? Can they still feel the wind? The Dancing Tree reveals the secret she has known all of her life: dancing means changing form in time and space. Ultimately, a new home is built in the clearing of the forest where the three trees once lived; inside the home, it is revealed that the trees have been made into wooden objects whose forms retained the specificity of their personalities as trees: The Dancing Tree becomes a cradle, the Singing Tree a wooden flute, and the How Come? Tree a child's toy chest that contains puzzles and games that question and challenge young minds. Praised by noted choreographers, grief counselors, child psychologists and clergy, The Dancing Tree's Secret will find its way into the hearts of children, parents, educators, and tree-lovers everywhere.
Author: Anne Smith Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The Dancing Tree's Secret is poem-story about three trees that grow together in the woods. The mother tree, portrayed as a Dancing Tree, has two daughters- a Singing Tree and a How Come? Tree, who dance, sing and seek answers to life throughout the four seasons. This natural setting becomes the stage upon which these three characters choreograph universal themes of life and death within a very poignant and unique context. The gorgeous illustrations are inspired by photos of NYC ballet students costumed as trees, and the book includes a glossary of ballet terms. This unique and spiritual portrayal of death-as-transformation transcends religious or traditional approaches to grief and loss, while opening the door to a very difficult subject with ease and grace. As the three trees grow, the children who play in the woods give them their names and the reader learns more about the tree's personalities; but one day, the trees are cut down to clear the forest. The children who watched the trees grow up are now adults with children of their own. They watch as the trees are made into logs and carried away.As they are transported to the lumberyard, the daughter trees ask their mother about what has just happened to them. Will they stay together? Have they stopped growing? Are they still trees? Can they still feel the wind? The Dancing Tree reveals the secret she has known all of her life: dancing means changing form in time and space. Ultimately, a new home is built in the clearing of the forest where the three trees once lived; inside the home, it is revealed that the trees have been made into wooden objects whose forms retained the specificity of their personalities as trees: The Dancing Tree becomes a cradle, the Singing Tree a wooden flute, and the How Come? Tree a child's toy chest that contains puzzles and games that question and challenge young minds. Praised by noted choreographers, grief counselors, child psychologists and clergy, The Dancing Tree's Secret will find its way into the hearts of children, parents, educators, and tree-lovers everywhere.
Author: Kenneth Curry Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0979836409 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 113
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Kalil Taylor discovers the truth about an old folktale that says four women escaped slavery by turning themselves into trees. The legend says that if a person has no evil in their heart, they can camp out by the river and see the women turn back to human form and dance by the light of the full moon. The discovery of the truth leads to an exciting tale of intrigue and adventure.
Author: Kenneth Curry Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0979836417 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 102
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Lesson plans, worksheets and projects in reading, language, and music to accompany the book. Developed by middle school teachers. Appropriate for grades 5-8
Author: Susan Dawn Publisher: Beavers Pond Press ISBN: 9781592980413 Category : Dance Languages : en Pages : 22
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Who would miss a chance to learn the ancient secret of the trees and their journey on Earth? The tale of the tree parallels the life of all people.
Author: Caroline Stutson Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1416940057 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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In the city, windows light. How many cats will dance tonight? It's just a quiet evening in the city. Or is it? As the sun sets in the sky, dancing felines take to the streets and rooftops for a night on the town. Come along one night on Easy Street as a pair of cats start to groove to the beat. Count the cats by twos (and hunt for their number hidden on the page!) in this foot-tapping, finger-snapping counting book.
Author: Beverley Jelks Nunn Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1300394307 Category : Languages : en Pages : 33
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Holly Tree Topper stories are full of characters with a message and a story that will be fun and exciting ... with a lesson to learn ...
Author: Allison Galbraith Publisher: FOLK TALES ISBN: 9780750978873 Category : Folklore Languages : en Pages : 0
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The oral storytelling traditions of the British Isles have connected people to the land and to their plant and animal neighbours for centuries. This collection brings together story wisdom from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland that speaks to the heart of humanity's relationship with nature. Whether it's traditional stories about native birds and animals or tales of living in harmony with the landscapes we call home, there's something here for everyone who believes that a more beautiful world is within our reach. Richly illustrated with thirty original drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to everyone interested in nature and in environmental conservation and will be enjoyed by readers, storytellers and listeners time and again.
Author: Ramon Royal Ross Publisher: Atheneum ISBN: 9780689800726 Category : Grandmothers Languages : en Pages : 59
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In the difficult time after her mother goes away, Zeenie comes to understand the significance of a huge old tree to her grandmother and the importance of memories for both of them.