The Tree Boy

by Srividhya Venkat

Lonely Sid wasn’t always a tree. But the day he misses saving a soccer goal at school, things change for him. He wakes up the next morning to discover he is no more the boy he used to be. With an entire ecosystem hovering above him, he finds himself transformed into one of those brainless trees that he so detests. Will he ever be back to being Sid again? And will his loneliness end?

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2018

Reviews

[Ekta M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book - The Tree Boy
Author - @srividhyavenkat
Genre - Children's literature
Illustrations by Nayantara Surendranath
Published by @pickleyolkbooks
Ages 4-7 years
Format - Paperback

Got this cute children's book from @rachnayeofficial


▪️What's the book about?
This is a cute story about a boy named sid who didn't want to be a tree.

• When sid fails to save a goal, his team captain calls him a brainless tree. Sid feels lonely. He didn't want to be a tree. But strange things happen when you least expect them. Overnight, he suddenly finds himself transformed into a tree.

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📍Features
- A4 size
- Thick Glossy Pages
- Big, Colorful, Engaging illustrations
- Stylish Text Font
- Available only in Paperback


Sid's tale is a short and cute story which says that sometimes what you consider bad is not afterall bad at all. The beautiful illustrations evokes a sense of wonder and awe and will keep the children engaged. The illustrations are so carefully crafted which bring live emotions and actions at the best. Overall a short, cute read.

[Alice Bianchi-Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This picture book is a rare find because it is delightful and ingenious in equal measure. The quirky surrealism by which the protagonist grows a tree on his head is a winning mix of refreshing and relatable because it urges both reflection and empathy. I love how the protagonist finds ways to lean into himself no matter what he is and that the ending is both surprising and satisfying - no easy feat to pull off. The illustrations pair beautifully with the sparse text to evoke wonder.

[Jules · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting story for adults, but it would fly over the heads of my current TK class and a good portion of my Kinder class, as well.

[Launa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: ★★★✩ (3.5/5)

"Tapi, terkadang sesuatu yang tidak ia harapkan justru terjadi." (Halaman 5)

Tentang Sid yang mengalami kejadian-kejadian yang gak diharapkan. Buku anak yang memuat tentang harapan, mengekspresikan emosi dan perasaan, dll. ❤️ Selengkapnya: https://bit.ly/SiAnakPohon