Inform and entertain.
"The Secret of the Trees" is a fictional story with some fantasy elements that has an essence of sweetness and innocence. Subtexturally,
strong contemporary themes are addressed, including respect for the environment, working together with others, dealing with loneliness, and the importance of caring about the world we live in.
The illustrations capture the integrity of the story while avoiding images that are cartoonish or too dark for children; yet the art is very stylized and original. The complete manuscript for the short story accompanies the cover design and sample page and illustration layout. Children will strongly relate to the main character, Leif, who becomes a hero after following an unusual path dictated by his own heart. And the tree characters bring to life a fantasy world that's fun and enchanting.
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