My Thoughts - And the Trees Talked Back by Frederick J. Burns

 

t   Book Details: Book Title:  And the Trees Talked Back by Frederick J. Burns Category:  Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 48 pages Genre:  Children's Book Publisher:  Frederick J. Burns Release date:   Nov 4, 2023 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA), e-book (PDF) Tour dates: Nov 20 to Dec 15 Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: Meet Amanda, an extraordinary child with a unique gift — she can talk to trees. Living in a quaint village with a mystical forest, Amanda's life takes an enchanting turn when she seeks out her inquisitive cat, Daisy. As the sun sets and the moonlight casts its glow, the duo embark on a thrilling night-time adventure. As Amanda encounters ancient trees, she uncovers a world she never knew existed, where wisdom and acceptance coexist with fear and hatred. Amidst the rustling leaves and haunting shadows, she confronts the duality of nature, discovering the true meaning of good and evil. Her bonds with nature deepen and she learns to navigate the world where choices shape destinies. ​And The Trees Talked Back is a heartwarming tale of wonder, friendship, and self-discover that will captivate readers of all ages. Buy the Book: Amazon ~ B&N add to Goodreads Meet the Author: Burns, always an artist on the inside, breaks through his trial attorney exterior at age 63, to write and illustrate his first children’s book, AND THE TREES TALKED BACK. Three years in the making, Burns strives to convey a world where commonalities are more important than differences, where empathy is more important than distain and where making friends is more important than creating enemies. With no formal art training, Burns enjoys working in and learning new mediums and styles. His art has won awards in juried competitions, been displayed on billboards, in government offices, the D’Amour Museum of Fine Art, and now graces the cover of Dave Brinnel's second CD, ALONE. His detailed illustrations of trees using pen and ink with washes of watercolor have been compared to the fantastical illustrations of Arthur Rackham and Maurice Sendak. Burns lives in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts with his wife, Heather and two dogs, where he is developing ideas for his next book. ​ connect with author: website ~ instagram ~ goodreads My Thoughts -  And the Trees Talked Back is written and illustrated  by Frederick J. Burns. This is a  Children's Fiction story that is geared toward ages 3-7. The book is 48 pages. The book is in black and white, which I felt made the story come alive across the pages more.  Amanda wakes up in the middle of the night and realizes that her kitten, Daisy is missing. She goes outside to hunt for her and discovers that she can talk to the trees and they talk back. Some of the trees are thrilled to talk to her and ask questions, some are downright grumpy.  Amanda really enjoyes nature and her unique gift. I thought the story was heartwarming and fun to read. The author's illustrations help to bring the story to life.  Thank you to the author, publisher and IRead Book tours - all thoughts are my own.

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