Book reviews contributed by participating librarians throughout the Santiago Library System

Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Inside Tree, by Linda Smith

Illustrated by David Parkins
HarperCollins, 2010, $16.99
ISBN 98-0-06-029818-0
Grade/Age: 4-8 years
Rating: Very Good



A fanciful tale about Mr. Potter, his dog, and what happens when he brings the lone tree from his yard into his house. when it grows and grows, Mr. Potter decides to make some changes in his living quarters. The colorful and "busy" illustrations give the reader many opportunities to identify the numerous happy "winged visitors" that find a home in Mr. Potter's house.
Reviewer: Jane Yarbrough, Educational Consultant