Round Rock Public Library

A novel of activism and natural-world power presents interlocking fables about nine remarkable strangers who are summoned in different ways by trees for an ultimate, brutal stand to save the continent's few remaining acres of virgin forest.

An old red oak tree tells how he and his crow friend Bongo help their human neighbors get along after a threat against an immigrant family is carved into the tree's trunk.

Invites the reader to tap, rub, touch, and wiggle illustrations to make an apple tree bloom, produce fruit, and lose its leaves.

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.

When tree branches begin disappearing and paper airplanes are left in their place, the forest creatures carry out an investigation to find the culprit who has been stealing their homes.

Ignored while the other trees talk about how they will be dressed for Christmas, a small fir tree finds her dreams fulfilled on Christmas morning.

Over a period of time, a stand of ten oak trees is cut down one by one, until there are none.

Best friends Sara and Louisa are drawn into a friendship with their neighbor Barry, who rarely speaks with anyone, as they all enjoy playing near the huge old tree at the top of the hill.

Describes the flora and fauna that inhabit a Christmas tree farm throughout the year and use the growing trees for a variety of purposes.

Things get a little out of control when Mr. Potter decides to bring his dog, and then a favorite tree, into the house to live.