Big Tree

<b>How do you cheer up a friend?</b> <p/>Kittens Max Cantaloupe and Melon love the Big Tree. In spring they climb it. In summer they stargaze on it. In autumn they play in its leaves. It's always been there. <p/>But now the Big Tree is sick. Really sick. And Melon and Cantaloupe's parents have to cut it down. <p/>Max is sad to lose the Big Tree but he's even sadder for his friends. The Big Tree was in their yard for their whole lives--it was their friend. More than anything Max wants to cheer them up. He thinks about it and thinks about it and finally it comes to him: with some allowance money some elbow grease and a lot of beautiful potted plants he can help them grow new and beautiful flowers in their sunny backyard! <p/>A sensitive and age-appropriate story about loss friendship and the power of kindness THE BIG TREE is a perfect text for teaching beginning readers emotional intelligence change acceptance and the value of positive action. A touching and brightly drawn beginner comic from Ignatz Nominee Laura Knetzger THE BIG TREE is heartfelt tender and warm. <p/><b>Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids students siblings and younger friends who are learning to read!</b> <p/>I Like to Read(R) Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading kids who love art and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art humor and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. <p/>I Like to Read(R) Comics like their award-winning I Like to Read(R) counterpart are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. <p/>We hope that all new readers will say I like to read comics!