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C'est MON arbre
J'adore cet arbre. C'est MON arbre, dit le bel écureuil roux. J'adore manger MES pommes de pin à l'ombre de MON arbre. C'est MON arbre et ce sont MES pommes de pin. Tout le monde doit savoir que ce sont MES pommes de pin et que c'est MON arbre. Que faudrait-il faire pour le protéger des autres ?
36 pages
First published September 10, 2019
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Olivier Tallec
173books43followersOlivier Tallec was born in Brittany, France, in 1970.
Tallec graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Duperré in Paris and worked in advertising as a graphic designer before devoting himself to illustration. His work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and he has illustrated more than sixty books for children. Olivier Tallec lives in Paris.
Tallec graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Duperré in Paris and worked in advertising as a graphic designer before devoting himself to illustration. His work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and he has illustrated more than sixty books for children. Olivier Tallec lives in Paris.
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April 25, 2020
Thanks to Kids Can Press and NetGalley for this free ARC in return for my honest review.
This book is a lot of fun. I think it was released in France first, but no matter what you can tell the European sensibility the book, and that is something I really enjoy! Here we have the story of a squirrel who has claimed this one tree as his own, as well as all the pinecones from that tree. But wait, what if someone wants to share his tree and pinecones?? The poor squirrel now spends the rest of his days trying to figure out how to protect "his tree." Eventually he gets curious and ventures out into the forrest and sees other trees all of which are populated by a single animal. OK, I love the illustrations and the story about the potential of sharing but the ending leaves me flat since I figure out what the author is trying to get at, but he ends it without a resolution. This can open up some discussion with kids. Again, this seems quite European in style but I wish we had about 4 more pages with a more conclusive resolution. That is my only complaint, and even that only drops the book down a peg. I think most people will enjoy this book, this story and these great illustrations that are spot-on for the book!
This book is a lot of fun. I think it was released in France first, but no matter what you can tell the European sensibility the book, and that is something I really enjoy! Here we have the story of a squirrel who has claimed this one tree as his own, as well as all the pinecones from that tree. But wait, what if someone wants to share his tree and pinecones?? The poor squirrel now spends the rest of his days trying to figure out how to protect "his tree." Eventually he gets curious and ventures out into the forrest and sees other trees all of which are populated by a single animal. OK, I love the illustrations and the story about the potential of sharing but the ending leaves me flat since I figure out what the author is trying to get at, but he ends it without a resolution. This can open up some discussion with kids. Again, this seems quite European in style but I wish we had about 4 more pages with a more conclusive resolution. That is my only complaint, and even that only drops the book down a peg. I think most people will enjoy this book, this story and these great illustrations that are spot-on for the book!
August 21, 2024
"این درخت من است"
حس مالکیت توی یک دورههای� برای بچهه� خیلی مهم میشه و گاهی ایجاد مشکل میکنه، امیدوار بودم این کتاب به کمک بیاد اما حرفش شاید چیز دیگها� بود؛ شاید اینکه اگر به یک چیزی بچسبی و در ترس از دست دادنش بمونی جهان رو از دست میدی.
الکترونیک و صوتی
حس مالکیت توی یک دورههای� برای بچهه� خیلی مهم میشه و گاهی ایجاد مشکل میکنه، امیدوار بودم این کتاب به کمک بیاد اما حرفش شاید چیز دیگها� بود؛ شاید اینکه اگر به یک چیزی بچسبی و در ترس از دست دادنش بمونی جهان رو از دست میدی.
الکترونیک و صوتی
June 20, 2020
3.5 Stars
This story begins with an image of a squirrel sweetly hugging a tree, saying:
I love trees.
I love this tree.
It’s MY tree.
The squirrel talks about how much they love eating THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree.
And then come the worries, what if someone else decided it was their tree, and their pinecones. And what if someone else decided to actually want to eat THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree or THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree?
Build a gate? Or a fence? Or even a wall?
A big, tall and long wall to protect THEIR tree and pinecones.
And once the wall is built? It keeps others out, but maybe there are bigger, better pinecones and trees on the other side�.
A charmingly illustrated way to introduce the topic of sharing to even the youngest readers. Why sharing is important, and why walls are not the answer.
Pub Date: 02 Sep 2020
Many thanks for the ARC provided by Kids Can Press via NetGalley
This story begins with an image of a squirrel sweetly hugging a tree, saying:
I love trees.
I love this tree.
It’s MY tree.
The squirrel talks about how much they love eating THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree.
And then come the worries, what if someone else decided it was their tree, and their pinecones. And what if someone else decided to actually want to eat THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree or THEIR pinecones in the shade of THEIR tree?
Build a gate? Or a fence? Or even a wall?
A big, tall and long wall to protect THEIR tree and pinecones.
And once the wall is built? It keeps others out, but maybe there are bigger, better pinecones and trees on the other side�.
A charmingly illustrated way to introduce the topic of sharing to even the youngest readers. Why sharing is important, and why walls are not the answer.
Pub Date: 02 Sep 2020
Many thanks for the ARC provided by Kids Can Press via NetGalley
January 25, 2025
Het zijn de Nationale Voorleesdagen en ik heb een eekhoorn prentenboek gekocht. Deze keer vraagt eekhoorn zich af wat er zou gebeuren als andere dieren ZIJN boom zouden zien als HUN boom en ZIJN dennenappels als HUN dennenappels. Met, uiteraard, een goed einde.
Eekhoorn is zoals altijd vertederend en de tekeningen zijn zoals altijd prachtig. Gewoon een lekker voorleesboek.
Eekhoorn is zoals altijd vertederend en de tekeningen zijn zoals altijd prachtig. Gewoon een lekker voorleesboek.
September 11, 2020
IT'S MY TREE by Olivier Tallec IS NOW AVAILABLE
Thanks to Olivier Tallec for writing and illustrating the children's book It's MY Tree. Thanks to Kids Can Press and NetGalley for a temporary digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Olivier Tallec was born in Brittany, France in 1970 and now lives in Paris. He has illustrated more than sixty books for children. Yvette Ghione translated this book from french to english.
A squirrel loves trees and has a favourite tree, and the pinecones from this tree are his favourite
pinecones. He loves sitting in the shade of his tree while eating his pinecones.
Then he becomes fearful that another squirrel will claim his tree and his pinecones.
"But what if one day someone decided that MY tree isn't MY tree but is actually THEIR tree?"
The squirrel does not want to share his tree, so he builds a long high wall around his tree to protect it. Then he realizes that there may be bigger and better trees on the other side of his wall.
I love the cover and the illustrations, especially the squirrel with his bushy long tail. Yellow, brown and muted orange colours give a cozy autumn feel to book.
#ItsMyTree #NetGalley
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Thanks to Olivier Tallec for writing and illustrating the children's book It's MY Tree. Thanks to Kids Can Press and NetGalley for a temporary digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Olivier Tallec was born in Brittany, France in 1970 and now lives in Paris. He has illustrated more than sixty books for children. Yvette Ghione translated this book from french to english.
A squirrel loves trees and has a favourite tree, and the pinecones from this tree are his favourite
pinecones. He loves sitting in the shade of his tree while eating his pinecones.
Then he becomes fearful that another squirrel will claim his tree and his pinecones.
"But what if one day someone decided that MY tree isn't MY tree but is actually THEIR tree?"
The squirrel does not want to share his tree, so he builds a long high wall around his tree to protect it. Then he realizes that there may be bigger and better trees on the other side of his wall.
I love the cover and the illustrations, especially the squirrel with his bushy long tail. Yellow, brown and muted orange colours give a cozy autumn feel to book.
#ItsMyTree #NetGalley
Posted to ŷ, NetGalley, Savvy Reader and Twitter
July 7, 2020
"a story about greed and pinecones."
Ok. I have mixed feelings about this book. The illustrations are 5 stars. 10 stars. I loved them. Every single illustration in the book is amazing.
Now, the story. Squirrel loves a tree and its pinecones, which he considers his tree and his pinecones. He gets worried that someone else might claim ownership on them, so he decides to build a wall to protect his tree. The story goes very well to the very end, when the message or lesson against greed you were expecting never comes. Maybe in a very vague way it's there, but you definitively have to add your own words to make it clear. Squirrel only decides to look over the wall when he starts thinking that there might be a whole forest on the other side that could be HIS forest. What he sees over the wall is a forest full of trees, pinecones and squirrels. This is the last picture and page, without words. What is the message? Is Squirrel to late to make the forest his own? Everyone else is ok sharing the trees and pinecones but him? When I read this to my kids (because the pictures are still worth the reading) I will let them see how is much more fun to share a forest that to lock yourself in with your own tree. The picture allows this message, of course. My point is that the message is vague and too open, and requires some good will to see it. Poor Squirrel seems to never be redeemed in the story. A single short sentence in the last page stating that Squirrel realizes he is wrong would have made this book a 5 stars.
I received this book from Kids Can Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 2, 2020
Just a little story about greed....and pinecones...
A simple little book about a squirrel who didnt want to share so he closes himself off from the rest of the forest. But eventually he realizes there is more beyond his wall and his 1 tree. This book could easily be used to prompt a discussion with children about the troubles with not wanting to share. The illustrations were really cute too.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
A simple little book about a squirrel who didnt want to share so he closes himself off from the rest of the forest. But eventually he realizes there is more beyond his wall and his 1 tree. This book could easily be used to prompt a discussion with children about the troubles with not wanting to share. The illustrations were really cute too.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 21, 2020
C'est la bouille de cet écureuil qui a attiré mon attention. Et il est très possessif ... son arbre, c'est son arbre et il est prêt à tout pour le garder pour lui seul et le protéger. Il va même jusqu'à bâtir un mur ... mais le final est ironique et amusant et rappelle qu'on n'est jamais satisfait de ce qu'on a !
May 4, 2020
It's MY Tree by Olivier Tallec has one of the cutest and most amusing covers I've seen in a while, and we haven't even gotten into the story yet!
This little squirrel has a tree and it's HIS tree, don't be mistaken. He loves his tree very, very, very, very much, especially since it produces pine cones which he also loves. He comes to the realize that someone might one day want his tree for their own, and that is just horrifying! Especially when curiosity and further greed takes over him...
There isn't much of a lesson in here. I was really hoping he'd learn to share or something, instead of just seeing tons more squirrels and trees. I saw some potential there, but I also love educational books with themes. This book is just a cute book that could be a conversation after. Without a resolution to the problem of greed, I'm not sure where this story was going other than showing a greedy squirrel.
I love the illustrations! They are goofy, colourful and quite charming. Honestly, it's one of my favourite so far this year. It's quirky and definitely attracts my attention.
The plot gets one star, but the illustrations get five. So, I shall meet in the middle with three pine cone shaped stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
This little squirrel has a tree and it's HIS tree, don't be mistaken. He loves his tree very, very, very, very much, especially since it produces pine cones which he also loves. He comes to the realize that someone might one day want his tree for their own, and that is just horrifying! Especially when curiosity and further greed takes over him...
There isn't much of a lesson in here. I was really hoping he'd learn to share or something, instead of just seeing tons more squirrels and trees. I saw some potential there, but I also love educational books with themes. This book is just a cute book that could be a conversation after. Without a resolution to the problem of greed, I'm not sure where this story was going other than showing a greedy squirrel.
I love the illustrations! They are goofy, colourful and quite charming. Honestly, it's one of my favourite so far this year. It's quirky and definitely attracts my attention.
The plot gets one star, but the illustrations get five. So, I shall meet in the middle with three pine cone shaped stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
November 3, 2020
Okay, here's what I think.
First the good points:
Amazing art.
Reminds me of a few food amazing cartoons like The Roadrunner Show but mostly The Ice Age series. Honestly, I do feel it is an imitation of the same character as that in Ice Age which was obsessed with the pine cones.
Now some things I think are problematic.
What's the point of getting obsessed over something?
Specially the tree and the pine cones (or whatever good stuff it gives to others!). I guess this was meant to be funny but sadly it didn't give me that vibe or the feeling whatever that it's supposed to.
And then what's the point of teaching children to be so fiercely possessive of their possessions?
Yes, it reminded me of Ross shouting and behaving like a lunatic over HIS sandwich in F.R.I.E.N.D.S for which he ended up seeing a psychiatrist. It was funny for an adult show but nah, it isn't funny here when the word MY is emphasized over and over again with capital letters.
Love the illustrations a lot though.
Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC.
First the good points:
Amazing art.
Reminds me of a few food amazing cartoons like The Roadrunner Show but mostly The Ice Age series. Honestly, I do feel it is an imitation of the same character as that in Ice Age which was obsessed with the pine cones.
Now some things I think are problematic.
What's the point of getting obsessed over something?
Specially the tree and the pine cones (or whatever good stuff it gives to others!). I guess this was meant to be funny but sadly it didn't give me that vibe or the feeling whatever that it's supposed to.
And then what's the point of teaching children to be so fiercely possessive of their possessions?
Yes, it reminded me of Ross shouting and behaving like a lunatic over HIS sandwich in F.R.I.E.N.D.S for which he ended up seeing a psychiatrist. It was funny for an adult show but nah, it isn't funny here when the word MY is emphasized over and over again with capital letters.
Love the illustrations a lot though.
Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC.
April 24, 2020
That was a good one. I like the art, the humor of it and it as a good morale about possessing thing and how it can become overwhelming and that sharing and enjoying might be better. I really like it!
May 3, 2020
I'd recommend taking a look at this one just for the illustrations. That squirrel is hilarious. As for the story... it lost me.
This squirrel has a tree and pinecones... and a bunch of worries. What if someone decides his tree is their tree? Maybe he should build a wall to keep others away. But... what if there's an even better tree with better pinecones on the other side of that wall?
I was with the story up until the end. I hoped that there would be some sort of lesson for the squirrel, but there doesn't seem to be (unless kids are supposed to read between the lines and deduce their own resolution and message). When the greedy squirrel climbs his wall to see what he's missing out on, he sees a forest full of worried-looking squirrels just like him and... that's the last page. So, did he learn anything? Or is he just going to start fights with every squirrel who dares to cross his path?
While the story might not have been for me, I'm kind of in love with the illustrations. The goofy, petrified-looking squirrel is a great main character, and I loved seeing his different facial expressions. The pictures are done in a fairly limited palette that incorporates a lot of oranges and yellows. The illustrations definitely work.
It's too bad I can't say the same for the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing a digital ARC.
This squirrel has a tree and pinecones... and a bunch of worries. What if someone decides his tree is their tree? Maybe he should build a wall to keep others away. But... what if there's an even better tree with better pinecones on the other side of that wall?
I was with the story up until the end. I hoped that there would be some sort of lesson for the squirrel, but there doesn't seem to be (unless kids are supposed to read between the lines and deduce their own resolution and message). When the greedy squirrel climbs his wall to see what he's missing out on, he sees a forest full of worried-looking squirrels just like him and... that's the last page. So, did he learn anything? Or is he just going to start fights with every squirrel who dares to cross his path?
While the story might not have been for me, I'm kind of in love with the illustrations. The goofy, petrified-looking squirrel is a great main character, and I loved seeing his different facial expressions. The pictures are done in a fairly limited palette that incorporates a lot of oranges and yellows. The illustrations definitely work.
It's too bad I can't say the same for the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing a digital ARC.
December 30, 2019
Le petit écureuil d'Olivier Tallec est très possessif : c'est son arbre, ce sont ses pommes de pin. Il n'aime pas partager. C'est à lui, tout ça. À personne d'autre. D'ailleurs, ça le turlupine tellement qu'il cherche à protéger son espace. Il songe à monter la garde, jour et nuit, ou à installer un portail. Ou une palissade. Ou même un mur. Un mur très long et très haut pour protéger son arbre. Mais derrière le mur, il y aurait quoi ? Peut-être que les pommes de pin derrière le mur seraient encore plus grosses ? Notre écureuil n'a pas fini de tergiverser.
Ce refus du partage est raconté avec beaucoup de dérision : il y a tant de contradictions dans la volonté de posséder et la curiosité d'avoir mieux ailleurs, puis d'en disposer davantage, mais alors comment régler la question du partage... surtout quand on n'en a pas envie ! Olivier Tallec fait tourner le lecteur en bourrique... et on en redemande. 😊
Ce refus du partage est raconté avec beaucoup de dérision : il y a tant de contradictions dans la volonté de posséder et la curiosité d'avoir mieux ailleurs, puis d'en disposer davantage, mais alors comment régler la question du partage... surtout quand on n'en a pas envie ! Olivier Tallec fait tourner le lecteur en bourrique... et on en redemande. 😊
May 30, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This is a picture book for children about a squirrel who wants to keep a tree all to himself and eat all the pinecones that drop from it. He thinks of ways he could keep it just for himself but then realises if he shuts himself away with his tree he could be missing out on a whole forest of trees to get pinecones from!
This book teaches children that it is OK to want to keep something for themselves but if they don't share and restrict themselves to just one thing they could be missing out on so much more around them.
This is a picture book for children about a squirrel who wants to keep a tree all to himself and eat all the pinecones that drop from it. He thinks of ways he could keep it just for himself but then realises if he shuts himself away with his tree he could be missing out on a whole forest of trees to get pinecones from!
This book teaches children that it is OK to want to keep something for themselves but if they don't share and restrict themselves to just one thing they could be missing out on so much more around them.
October 18, 2023
Superba povestire si ilustratii haioase, copiilor le-a placit foarte mult.
May 18, 2020
A cute picture book about a possessive squirrel who thinks of ways to make sure no one gets to enjoy his tree and eat his food. The art was fun and cute and it would be funny for the kids to read about not to imitate in his selfishness.
I thank Netgalley and Kids Can Press for the digital ARC.
I thank Netgalley and Kids Can Press for the digital ARC.
October 25, 2024
Идеята на книжката е страхотна - една катерица, която обича едно дърво и дори го приема за свое, но въпреки това първо му изяжда всички шишарки, след това всички иглички, продължава през клоните, корените и стъблото, докато не остане нищо. Има нещо в превода, което не ме впечатли и ми беше малко тромаво, но като цяло книгата е много хубава
April 14, 2024
Cuteness overload.
April 21, 2024
Great illustrations! This makes a great read-aloud and discussion on selfishness and where it leads: isolation. Also…what an interesting ending!
June 4, 2020
I love trees.
I love this tree. It's MY tree.
But what if one day someone decided that MY tree isn't MY tree but is actually THEIR tree?
A story about greed and pine cones.
A squirrels dilemma. Does he have enough pine cones. Our story time greedy squirrel does not think so. He goes to great lengths to protect his tree and pine cones. This is laugh out loud and what a great way to teach about what happens when we are greedy. Using humor and a squirrel you can't go wrong. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
A Special Thank you to Kids Can Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
I love this tree. It's MY tree.
But what if one day someone decided that MY tree isn't MY tree but is actually THEIR tree?
A story about greed and pine cones.
A squirrels dilemma. Does he have enough pine cones. Our story time greedy squirrel does not think so. He goes to great lengths to protect his tree and pine cones. This is laugh out loud and what a great way to teach about what happens when we are greedy. Using humor and a squirrel you can't go wrong. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
A Special Thank you to Kids Can Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
April 29, 2020
A possessive and selfish squirrel doesn't want to share HIS tree and HIS pine cones with other animals of the forest.
He thinks about all the measures (extreme measures) he can adopt to keep everyone away.
I love the message but I'm not sure it is conveyed in the right way and I found the ending a little confusing..
Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for providing me a free copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
He thinks about all the measures (extreme measures) he can adopt to keep everyone away.
I love the message but I'm not sure it is conveyed in the right way and I found the ending a little confusing..
Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for providing me a free copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
April 27, 2020
A great little story about sharing and appreciating what you've got! Perfect for children! Cute pictures too!
April 29, 2020
This is the story of squirrel who is very possessive of his tree and his pinecones. I can see preschool teachers across the country falling in love with this story of absurd selfishness. It's going to be a great tool to teach young children about selfishness and sharing.
May 10, 2020
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I feel very conflicted aboutIt's MY Tree by Olivier Tallec, so much so that I actually waffled on this fox rating between 4 and 3 for quite some time before finally settling. On the one hand, I genuinely do see this as an important book. The people who are going to relate to the squirrel's desire to "protect his own" are the ones who desperately need to read and relate to how he feels in the end. Unfortunately, I think there are too many other "squirrels" who also know this "squirrel" and feel the same way, so they sort of make their own rotten community as they can. Thus, the message they could learn is one they might also ignore. Which brings me to my other point...I kind of hated this.
The current climate.
If the squirrel didn't remind me so damn much of Trump and his ilk, I doubt I would have been so disturbed by this as a children's book. I mean, I get its purpose. The whole book is set up to point out how the squirrel is hurting himself by being so damn protective of "his" tree and so unwilling to share it with outsiders. And while that is true of the Trumpists in love with their stupid wall idea and are resultingly actually hurting themselves by thinking that they need to keep others away from their "tree (country)," I don't think they'll be smart enough to actually recognize this fact?
It's a great message. I don't think it's going to reach the people it needs to.
But then, who knows, maybe I'll be wrong.
I felt uncomfortable.
The thing is, I agree wholeheartedly with books that do their very best to lead people who have horrible mindsets to realize the error of their ways and learn to be better people. I think they're immensely important and helpful and I applaud anyone's effort to create them. The best thing, in my opinion, that could come from this book would be if even one mind is changed on matters like this. Or, at the very least, if a young mind exposed to the problems of knowing someone who does agree with Trump reads this book and recognizes the errors of that adult in their life's ways.
But, since the squirrel reminded meso damn muchof Trump's wall-loving moronic supporters, I hated him so much. And I wasn't overly fond of the way the book made me feel sorry for him. At the same time, I do kind of feel like it is important for me to feel that way. So, again, conflicted.
The artwork.
Okay, the illustrations were adorable. They definitely pull you in. Cute, grumpy squirrels aren't exactly what I picture when I think of the horrible people who came to mind while I read this, though. Ultimately, despite not really enjoying this book at all, I definitely see it as an important one. I hope it does good for the world.
I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I feel very conflicted aboutIt's MY Tree by Olivier Tallec, so much so that I actually waffled on this fox rating between 4 and 3 for quite some time before finally settling. On the one hand, I genuinely do see this as an important book. The people who are going to relate to the squirrel's desire to "protect his own" are the ones who desperately need to read and relate to how he feels in the end. Unfortunately, I think there are too many other "squirrels" who also know this "squirrel" and feel the same way, so they sort of make their own rotten community as they can. Thus, the message they could learn is one they might also ignore. Which brings me to my other point...I kind of hated this.
The current climate.
If the squirrel didn't remind me so damn much of Trump and his ilk, I doubt I would have been so disturbed by this as a children's book. I mean, I get its purpose. The whole book is set up to point out how the squirrel is hurting himself by being so damn protective of "his" tree and so unwilling to share it with outsiders. And while that is true of the Trumpists in love with their stupid wall idea and are resultingly actually hurting themselves by thinking that they need to keep others away from their "tree (country)," I don't think they'll be smart enough to actually recognize this fact?
It's a great message. I don't think it's going to reach the people it needs to.
But then, who knows, maybe I'll be wrong.
I felt uncomfortable.
The thing is, I agree wholeheartedly with books that do their very best to lead people who have horrible mindsets to realize the error of their ways and learn to be better people. I think they're immensely important and helpful and I applaud anyone's effort to create them. The best thing, in my opinion, that could come from this book would be if even one mind is changed on matters like this. Or, at the very least, if a young mind exposed to the problems of knowing someone who does agree with Trump reads this book and recognizes the errors of that adult in their life's ways.
But, since the squirrel reminded meso damn muchof Trump's wall-loving moronic supporters, I hated him so much. And I wasn't overly fond of the way the book made me feel sorry for him. At the same time, I do kind of feel like it is important for me to feel that way. So, again, conflicted.
The artwork.
Okay, the illustrations were adorable. They definitely pull you in. Cute, grumpy squirrels aren't exactly what I picture when I think of the horrible people who came to mind while I read this, though. Ultimately, despite not really enjoying this book at all, I definitely see it as an important one. I hope it does good for the world.
I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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May 15, 2020
In It’s My Tree a squirrel gets a bit carried away in insuring HIS tree and HIS pinecones cannot be enjoyed by any other creature dwelling in the forest.
Oh man, this little squirrel reminds me of all the little squirrels running around in our backyard, and at times my toddler himself. I love reading fables to my kids. Next to modeling good behavior, it’s the easiest way to teach important life lessons. The vivid illustrations and storyline in It’s My Tree is a great foundation for teaching kids about important life lessons like sharing and being gracious for what we have. Although this book sets the foundation to the intended life lesson, I feel like it falls short in delivering any conclusions or resolution. Will the squirrel forever cast himself off into isolation to protect HIS stuff, or will he learn to live within a community and the joy of giving and sharing with others?
The book was still captivating for my toddler and the illustrations were delightful. It would be a fun book to read at the library, but I do not think I’d add it to my own.
Thank you NetGalley, Kids Press, and Olivier Tallec for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Oh man, this little squirrel reminds me of all the little squirrels running around in our backyard, and at times my toddler himself. I love reading fables to my kids. Next to modeling good behavior, it’s the easiest way to teach important life lessons. The vivid illustrations and storyline in It’s My Tree is a great foundation for teaching kids about important life lessons like sharing and being gracious for what we have. Although this book sets the foundation to the intended life lesson, I feel like it falls short in delivering any conclusions or resolution. Will the squirrel forever cast himself off into isolation to protect HIS stuff, or will he learn to live within a community and the joy of giving and sharing with others?
The book was still captivating for my toddler and the illustrations were delightful. It would be a fun book to read at the library, but I do not think I’d add it to my own.
Thank you NetGalley, Kids Press, and Olivier Tallec for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
July 13, 2020
The first thing I want to say about this book is that it has the best illustrations. My grandson laughed hysterically every time I turned a page. The story had a lot of promise. It is about a greedy, selfish squirrel who does not want to share his tree with any other critter, not even the shade. He is so selfish, that he builds a fence around it. Once the fence is built, he is worried that maybe there is a better tree out there and he will miss out. A very obvious story about greed, at least to me. My 7 year old grandson got it with a bit of discussion, the younger one understands sharing, but didn't grasp the whole concept. I would have liked it better if the ending had been different and had a resolution regarding sharing etc. Having said that, this is a book that could be used to evoke some good conversations, even with adults. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
May 15, 2020
"A story about greed and pinecones."
That sums this book up beautifully. It's a book about a greedy and selfish squirrel who doesn't want to share it's tree even though there is no one else trying to share its tree, it's all about the "what if".
The illustrations are wonderful and quirky. The manic squirrels internal rambling about his tree and his pinecones had me giggling, but unless I was using this book as a cautionary tale about greed, selfishness and the dangers of FOMO, I wouldn't want my kid reading it. I don't want my kid thinking building walls to keep others out is acceptable "because it's his tree," and I don't want the only reason he chose not to do that being he was scared of what HE'D personally be missing out on if he did.
The vocabulary is incredibly basic so the book could be read with very young children but the messaging is probably better discussed with slightly older kids... I'd recommend for 3-7 year olds.
That sums this book up beautifully. It's a book about a greedy and selfish squirrel who doesn't want to share it's tree even though there is no one else trying to share its tree, it's all about the "what if".
The illustrations are wonderful and quirky. The manic squirrels internal rambling about his tree and his pinecones had me giggling, but unless I was using this book as a cautionary tale about greed, selfishness and the dangers of FOMO, I wouldn't want my kid reading it. I don't want my kid thinking building walls to keep others out is acceptable "because it's his tree," and I don't want the only reason he chose not to do that being he was scared of what HE'D personally be missing out on if he did.
The vocabulary is incredibly basic so the book could be read with very young children but the messaging is probably better discussed with slightly older kids... I'd recommend for 3-7 year olds.
May 15, 2020
This is a colourful, expressive tale of a red squirrel who wants his tree, his pinecones and his space. Nobody else better stake a claim. He thinks up plans to mark off his territory, stop anyone coming in. Well, that's all right, they don't need him do they?
Kids can see who does or doesn't benefit in this fun short tale. I don't know if they will apply the knowledge to life without an adult prompting, but it might be a way of calming disputes over whose bedroom, whose toy, whose book, whose garden etc. that siblings and neighbours get into at times. We also get to respect trees and see that they benefit us.
Enjoy! Ages four up to seven.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
Kids can see who does or doesn't benefit in this fun short tale. I don't know if they will apply the knowledge to life without an adult prompting, but it might be a way of calming disputes over whose bedroom, whose toy, whose book, whose garden etc. that siblings and neighbours get into at times. We also get to respect trees and see that they benefit us.
Enjoy! Ages four up to seven.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
June 28, 2021
3,5 stjärnor.
Vi följer en ekorre som roligt nog påminner om ekorren i Ice Age - den bästa ekorren.
Ekorren befinner sig under ett träd. Ekorrens EGET träd. Det är hens kottar, hens skugga och hens träd. Så det så! Plötsligt tänker ekorren på vad som skulle hända om någon ville dela hens träd, eller nej, TA trädet till sitt eget träd. För att förhindra detta bygger ekorren en mur för att hålla andra borta. Men vad finns på andra sidan muren?
Det är lätt att som vuxen dra paralleller till t.ex. flyktingpolitik vilket gör boken till ett bra underlag för diskussion. Riktigt bra men det saknas lite i slutklämmen som man nog får lägga till själv. Det är som att det saknas 2-3 sidor för att det ska bli riktigt bra.
Vi följer en ekorre som roligt nog påminner om ekorren i Ice Age - den bästa ekorren.
Ekorren befinner sig under ett träd. Ekorrens EGET träd. Det är hens kottar, hens skugga och hens träd. Så det så! Plötsligt tänker ekorren på vad som skulle hända om någon ville dela hens träd, eller nej, TA trädet till sitt eget träd. För att förhindra detta bygger ekorren en mur för att hålla andra borta. Men vad finns på andra sidan muren?
Det är lätt att som vuxen dra paralleller till t.ex. flyktingpolitik vilket gör boken till ett bra underlag för diskussion. Riktigt bra men det saknas lite i slutklämmen som man nog får lägga till själv. Det är som att det saknas 2-3 sidor för att det ska bli riktigt bra.
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