Hubert and the Apple Tree

by Bruno Hächler, Albrecht Rissler (Illustrations), Rosemary Lanning (Translation)

Hubert loves the apple tree in his garden. Hubert grew up with the tree, climbing into its leafy branches to hide when he was a child, enjoying its luscious fruit for many years. And now they have grown old together. Then one night the tree is struck by lightning. Hubert is heartbroken to see his apple tree looking so crooked and miserable. ""Hubert and the Apple Tree is a moving story about devotion and growing old gracefully.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Y.Poston]

beautiful tree love story

[Deatrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful story about appreciating the simple things in life and taking care of living things. It also focuses on the changing seasons on the scale of life as well as earths seasons. It was as enjoyable to read as it was to gaze at the beautiful illustrations.