{"product_id":"big-tree-hardcover","title":"Big Tree - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Selznick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Selznick\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of \u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of \u003ci\u003eBig Tree\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cb\u003e -- STEVEN SPIELBERG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We need brave, big stories like [\u003ci\u003eBig Tree\u003c\/i\u003e].\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Has the power to intrigue...affecting.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\"An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet.\"\u003cb\u003e -- \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\"A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred and recommended review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\"In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won't soon forget.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Masterful.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times.\"\u003cb\u003e -- Alan Gratz, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGround Zero\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world--filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!--and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, \u003ci\u003eBig Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe audiobook edition of BIG TREE is brought magnificently to life by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie \u003ci\u003eHugo\u003c\/i\u003e. He followed that with the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eWonderstruck\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eThe Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, \u003ci\u003eBaby Monkey, Private Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, co-written with his husband David Serlin, and \u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com\/brianselznick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.89 x 8.58 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762694586656,"sku":"9781338180633","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e3abdf6f59928a94efd21a14a4334931.webp?v=1780223613","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/big-tree-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}