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  • Published: 3 November 2020
  • ISBN: 9781760897048
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $24.99

The Tree



A sweet, heartfelt and funny read-a-loud with the feel of a classic and a positive message of peace and sharing.


Look for the charming little characters hidden on every page, and join Cow and Duck in this beautiful story by the acclaimed creator of Animalia.

This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree.
At first the cow and the duck are happy with their mooberries and mushquacks, living side-by-side without even noticing. But then a big storm came…

Cow and Duck set out to protect their tree from one another and in doing so destroy everything they have.
Can they live together and work together to rebuild, and can they learn to share?

Why This Book is Special


A Classic Picture Book Length: A beautiful read-a-loud that is enjoyable and child-appropriate. The text is pitched perfectly for young readers.

Modern Design: The design is modern and elegant, serving as a delightful canvas for stunning illustrations that Graeme Base is renowned for.

Positive and Relevant Message: This book carries an invaluable lesson on peace, sharing, and the critical importance of preserving our natural environment.

Don't miss the chance to share this touching tale and its important messages with the young readers in your life.

  • Published: 3 November 2020
  • ISBN: 9781760897048
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $24.99

About the author

Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.

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