The Ever-Living Tree: The Life and Times of a Coast Redwood

by Linda Vieira, Christopher Canyon (Illustrator)

Follow the long life a redwood tree as this book takes you on a journey through history.

Genres: Picture Books, Nature, History, Nonfiction, Science, Childrens, Ecology

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[SaraKat · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting format. Each page splits its focus between what is happening in the life of a redwood tree and what is happening in the outside world. It is kind of a fusion between the placid life of the tree and a world history book. I was not a fan of the first page with its picture of a dinosaur because it can lead readers to think that this redwood tree's life started that long ago, when really it was more like a few centuries BC.

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This unique picture book tells about the growth of a great Coast Redwood tree and alternates between the tree growth and historical events, to demonstrate the concept of changes over time. Fascinating! I hope to see these trees someday!

[Marta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This non-fiction picture book follows part of the life of a Coast Redwood tree from it's sapling-hood to present day. It incorporates facts about the redwood and history facts flawlessly to show how the world changed drastically as the Redwood slowly grew. Fantastic pictures are sure to draw in younger audiences and this is a great story to introduce nonfiction to children, teach them about Redwoods, or just give them a glimpse into historical events (7-10yrs).

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The end of The Ever-Living Tree actually made me feel deeply upset because the life of the central redwood seemed to be in danger. This is definitely a book adults will enjoy, perhaps more than children. It follows a coast redwood from the time it was born and jumps back-and-forth between major historical events and the quiet life of the redwood in its forest as it grows massive and survives much. (My used copy has written in it: Coolman.)

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Old Children's Book. Liked it as a kid, but haven't read it in years.

[B Casteau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the history timeline of the tree.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely book that follows history as the redwood grows. Beautifully detailed illustrations throughout.