The Family Tree [Hardcover]

A “gently humorous and thoroughly recognizable” (School Library Journal,starred review) picture book meditation on what makes a home, what makes a family, and how a magical tree can hold everything—and everyone—together.

Nothing ever really happens at Penny’s house. It’s all hurry in and hurry out again. But then, something wonderful and unexpected appears that gets everyone’s attention. It starts out small, just a seed, then grows and grows until it’s simply too big to ignore: a tree!

Every day, the tree gets a little taller, a little leafier, and a lot more special. And every day, as they care for the tree, Penny’s family starts to hurry out less and stay in more. Could something else be shifting in Penny’s house, something much more than a tree?Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous celebrated picture books, including One Dark Bird; In the Canyon; Happy Birthday, Bunny!; the Caldecott Honor recipient All the World;Thank You, Garden; andThe Family Tree. Liz is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Austin Community College, and her poetry has been published widely in literary journals. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit her at LizGartonScanlon.com.

Audrey Vernick writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers, includingThe World’s Best Class Plant,All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball, andAfter the Worst Thing Happens. A three-time recipient of the New Jersey Arts Council’s writing fellowship, Audrey’s books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives near the ocean in New Jersey with her family. Visit her at AudreyVernick.com.

Fiona Lee is an artist who lives in Vermont with her family and a couple of ragtag pets. She is the illustrator of picture books including&nblÓ9