The Money Tree [Paperback]

Miss McGillicuddy's simple country routine continues through-out the year in spite of a very unusual tree growing in her yard.

Charming and detailed illustrations portray a strong, independent woman whose life is graceful and meaningful. The Horn Book

A picture book for all seasons. Starred, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Husband and wife duoSarah StewartandDavid Smallhave worked together on several picture books, includingThe Gardener, a Caldecott Honor book available from Square Fish. Small has also illustrated other books, including the 2001 Caldecott Medal winnerSo You Want to Be President?, by Judith St. George. Stewart and Small live in a historic home on a bend of the St. Joseph River in Michigan.

Discussion/Activities for The Money Tree
What does the title page suggest about the
setting of the book?
The book begins in January, when it is cold
outside and snow is on the ground. Study the
picture on the first page of the story. What are
Miss McGillicuddy's wintertime activities?
Discuss how her activities change with each
month of the year.
Miss McGillicuddy has a May Day celebration
for the children who live near her farm. She
gives each of them money from the money
tree. Count the children who come to Miss
McGillicuddy's party. If she gives each of them
five one-dollar bills, how much money does
she give away?
Make a money tree for the classroom. Have
students make one-dollar, five-dollar, and tendollar
bills to attach to the tree. Divide the
class into small groups and ask each group to
create a math problem using the money tree.
In July, town officials ask Miss McGillicuddy
if they can take money from the tree for
some special projects. Brainstorm ways the
community might use the money (e.g., a public
swimming pool, a park or playground for children). Divide the class into groups, and ask
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