Caldecott Medal Winner
A Tree Is Nice
by Marc Simont
Summary
In simple lines a child explains all the reasons trees are nice, from giving shade and apples to holding swings and catching falling leaves. Simont alternates full color watercolor spreads with quieter black and white pages, letting tall trees stretch across the tall format of the book. Written by Janice May Udry, the gentle text invites children to plant a tree of their own.
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Historical Context & Significance
Marc Simont illustrated this quiet picture book by Janice May Udry, whose spare text reads almost like a list of plain truths.