The Tree That Sang To Me
On sale
28th March 2024
Price: £9.99
Some feelings are so big, they’re hard to express … A dyslexia-friendly verse story of friendship, family and self-discovery, perfect for listeners aged 9+, beautifully read aloud.
When Kai’s big sister Jenleaves the family home, Kai knows it’s all his fault. His secret burns, but he tells no one, just keeps pulling at tufts of his hair. But in the broadbranches of a wasteland sycamore tree, Kai feels safe and free from his worries. Up there he feels he can be whoever he wants to be. And when a girl called Sky starts climbing Kai’s tree, a friendship blossoms … a friendship with the power to heal.
Up here
it’s like
I’m part of something else
the wind
the leaves
the air
free to be
whoever I want to be.
When Kai’s big sister Jenleaves the family home, Kai knows it’s all his fault. His secret burns, but he tells no one, just keeps pulling at tufts of his hair. But in the broadbranches of a wasteland sycamore tree, Kai feels safe and free from his worries. Up there he feels he can be whoever he wants to be. And when a girl called Sky starts climbing Kai’s tree, a friendship blossoms … a friendship with the power to heal.
Up here
it’s like
I’m part of something else
the wind
the leaves
the air
free to be
whoever I want to be.
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Reviews
Serena Molloy's vivid prose doesn't shy away from the darker parts of some children's lives, yet shows that hope can be found through the support of friends and family.
It's a beautiful depiction of childhood and angst . . .
Praise for Wider Than the Sea: A heartwarming, hopeful read with accessibility and understanding at its core, I know this book will be very important to a lot of children who need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read.
Molloy's verses deftly create a short but striking story on coping with anxiety and the bond between siblings. A dyslexia-friendly story with emotive illustrations from Ermos capturing key moments throughout.