The Different Tree

A beautiful book telling the story of a tree and its leaves is illustrated by Marieke Nelissen.

'The Different Tree,' is a charming book written by Elisa Boxer which delves into the story of a tree that keeps its leaves. As the seasons shift to Spring, the tree's curiosity is resolved, revealing the beautiful cycle of nature.

Marieke's soft watercolours complement the story with delicate strokes and hues, capturing the enchanting beauty of the natural world.

A fragment of the text:

There was always something different about that tree…

Every autumn, she looked like the others

Bright, bold color bursting from her branches.

But when fall’s light faded and winter’s shadow swept the dead leaves off the other trees

She held on.

There was always something different about that tree…

So stubborn, whispered the wind.

What’s she waiting for? wondered the birds perched on the bare bones of her neighbors.

Let go already! lamented the ground waiting to welcome her fallen leaves.

Still, she held on.

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