Tom's Tree

by shields gillian, Gemma Raynor (Illustrator)

Tom plants a seed. When it grows, Tom knows it will be a magical tree, full of fruit and peacocks and even a pirate house. But all the wishing and whispering in the world won't make the seeding grow big and strong. Tom has to be patient, and wait for the passing seasons to do their work.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

25 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I really liked it. Because there’s a tree in it and it growed all the way up to the sky!”

[Michelle King · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tom's Tree as he imgaines it is filled wIth things that he likes and wants. The book teaches children about patience and love. Toms tree took many years to grow, but he still was able to enjoy that moment with his son. It allows children to see generations doing things together. The illustrations have great detail making it easier to imagine what Tom is going through. Vocabulary words could be planted and branches. Learning experience would be planting a tree outside and give it love while having patience.

[Agnes · Rating 1 out of 5]

The watercolor effect in the illustrations looks as if the book was water-damaged and the facial features of the characters seem non-existent. Reminiscent of The Giving Tree but the magical aspect is not as strong. This book deals more with not giving up and patience.

[Linda Costello · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the story of a boy who dreams about how big his tree will be. He plants it as a boy but it only reaches the height of his dreams when he is a grown man with a child of his own. It is a great story to discuss the life cyle of a plant and how to care for a plant.

[Deatrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with adorable old fashion styled illustrations. The story points out how long it really does take for a tree to grow and the many seasons it has to endure before it becomes strong enough before a little boys imagination can fully be realized, even if it is a generation later.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story that made me teary. Very appealing illustrations.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It takes imagination, faith, and patience to plant a tree. Luckily for Tom and later, Edward, Tom has all of these qualities.

[Tina B · Rating 3 out of 5]

trees, growing

[Esodhiambo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tree
Seed
Patience
Imagination

Primary
What can a tree become?

[Cara · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a cute book about a boy who plants a tree and impatiently waits for it to grow, but I thought the ending left a lot to be desired. It would have been cooler if Tom could also see the things he imagined in the tree when he was there holding his son.