Gus is a Tree

by Claire Babin, Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)

Overview

Another charmer in the Gus series with stunning illustrations collaged with photo elements of the forest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781592700783
Publisher:	Enchanted Lion
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Claire Babin is a children's book editor in Paris, France, who specializes in music. She is the author of many children's books, including the Gus series. In these books she invites the reader to enter into Gus's games and daydreams. Her writing is supple and perfectly pitched to a child's imagination. Olivier Tallec was born in Brittany in 1970. After graduating from the Ecole Supérieure d'Art graphique in Paris he worked in advertising as a graphic designer, after which he devoted himself to illustration. Since then he has done numerous illustrations for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated over 50 books for children.

Editorial Reviews

Wisconsin Great Lakes Book List 2010-2011

"In addition to the stunning illustrations and lyric narrative, Gus is a Tree has a helpful photo index of forest words that helps further define tree existence. It will capture your readers’ interest and teach effortlessly." – Midwest Book Review



Wisconsin Great Lakes Book List 2010-2011

"In addition to the stunning illustrations and lyric narrative, Gus is a Tree has a helpful photo index of forest words that helps further define tree existence. It will capture your readers’ interest and teach effortlessly." – Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

K-Gr 3

Despite the sounds of the other children at play, Gus manages to doze off while sitting against a tree during recess. Soon he is dreaming that he is a big, old tree with bark striped red, yellow, and orange just like the sweater he wears. He feels the wind, watches the forest creatures, enjoys a moonlit night, and experiences refreshing drops of rain. Back in the schoolyard, Gus awakens to the call of his friends, who are now wearing raincoats and carrying umbrellas. This story glories in the joys of nature and being in the forest. A glossary contains tree-related words that are found in capital letters throughout the text. The illustrations are a blend of paintings and photographs. As Gus begins to dream, the artwork turns into a surreal mix of textures, perspectives, and colors. Their dreamlike quality complements the text nicely.-Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH

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