From Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.
"A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit."-Kirkus, STARRED review
Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man-and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.
With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids
| ISBN: | 9781778400186 |
| Publication date: | 7th September 2023 |
| Author: | Suzy Lee |
| Publisher: | Greystone Kids an imprint of Greystone Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Aldana Libros |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks People / Places PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion |