Beneath the Trees

A Fine Summer

By: Dav

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Hardcover | 31 May 2022

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Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
3 - 8

Dimensions(cm)
25 x 18.5 x 1

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It's summer, and the laughter of children echoes under the trees. But for some of the older animals, the frivolous abandon of childhood is far behind them. Old Mr. Owl and Mr. Toad get the crazy idea to relive some of their youth if that's even possible anymore...

The third book in a new series designed to paint a tender and colorful portrait of everyday Life, showing that behind every flaw or weakness can lie charm and strength. Readers will recognize their own neighbors, friends, and family members in the endearing animal characters within this forest community. In this third volume, a pair of older animals set out to relive their energetic youth. A heart-warming tale suitable for all ages.

The stories in this four-book series take place in the same forest over the course of four seasons. Each can be read independently, exploring the complexity and richness of relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. As both writer and illustrator, the author doesn't rely on text to convey emotions, oscillating between a clever dose of dialogue and wordless passages to makes these stories accessible to young readers starting as young as 5 years old.

Presenting a graphic universe somewhere between Michel Plessix's adaptations of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and the cartoons of Walt Disney (in particular those created by Don Bluth, such as THE RESCUERS and ROBIN HOOD), Dav gently conveys each season through a changing palette of colors and rounded designs.

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MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW -- Beneath the Trees: A Fine Summer explores noises and animal reactions to them. A sleepy owl finds himself constantly disturbed by the ball-playing daytime activities around him, only to find himself on the other side of the complaint fence when night falls and he becomes more active himself. The cartoon-like panels are delightfully whimsical as the story builds a fun tale of an owl who just wants to get some peace and quiet, but finds these desires elusive. A delightful story evolves which read-aloud parents can use to discuss differences with kids.

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