Survivor Tree, written by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Caldecott Honored illustrator Aaron Becker, is the fifth and final book up for consideration in our 2022 OPS Picture Book Awards. This beautiful picture book tells the story of the resilient pear tree that survived the devastating tragedy of September 11th, 2001, and still grows on the site of the former Twin Towers to this day. Marcie Colleen's simple text and Aaron Becker's use of nature's cycle of colors provides young readers with a moving story about how hope and healing can follow a tragedy. To take a quick look at this uplifting story of resilience please watch this video:
Survivor Tree is one of the five picture books our OPS students will be reading, analyzing, and considering for three OPS Picture Book Awards: Best Illustrations, Best Message, and Best Overall Picture Book. Voting will take place by homeroom class on Thursday, March 3rd, and the winning book(s) will be announced on Friday, March 4th. To check out a copy please visit the Oradell Public Library's BCCL's system.
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