Terrance McPhee And The Toy Eating Tree

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Terrance McPhee and the Toy Eating Tree</em></strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a whimsically heartfelt picture book that turns a real childhood moment into a poetic read-aloud adventure. When Terrance's beloved paper airplane gets eaten-yes eaten!-by the tallest tree in the neighborhood he and his colorful crew of friends must get creative to get it back.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Told in lyrical rhyme and bursting with playful energy this story encourages children to:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Try their best and never give up</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Ask for help when they need it</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Play rest and trust the process</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Discover gratitude in life's unexpected moments</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>With vibrant motion-filled illustrations and a lovable cast of characters </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Terrance McPhee</em> </strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>brings to life the timeless experience of childhood problem-solving-with a twist of imagination a touch of magic and just the right amount of mischief.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Story Behind the Story:</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Inspired by a real toy-in-a-tree incident from many years ago this book began as a poem written by author Kathleen Kichline for her grandchildren. What started as a shared family memory blossomed into a full-fledged children's book through her first collaboration with artist Scott Ward who brought the story to life with expressive illustrations based on her grandson's early sketches.</span></p><p></p>