Social Tree

Alex and Leah are a couple fresh out of college and both have an interest in having their own farm. They inherit land to get started but need to do a lot of work and ask for a little help from others to get their dream farm up and running.

Through poetic text, this book explores the various ways we as human beings are strong, creative, and connected to others. Each of us is like a tree, with roots and fruit, and an enduring link to everything else in nature.

The Tree of Life: What Earth Depends On by Karina Laranjeira is the author’s attempt to reach out to as many individuals as possible and help them understand why it is so important to change a very old habit to keep Earth healthy. Exploring the ins and outs of the funeral business, Laranjeira brings to light the incremental damage caused by environmentally unfriendly funeral rituals. Laranjeira talks about the toxins that run underneath the soil because of the terrible malpractices of the multibillion-dollar funeral industry and its terrible impact on climate change.

Do you like playing in the park with your friends and discovering mysteries? This story will take you on an adventure with Judah and Adoration to the park, as they discover the mystery of the tallest tree in the park. The kids meet new friends, and Mr. Kadesh reveals the truth about eating from the Tree of Life. The kids discover that eating fruit from the mysterious tree brings life and helps them develop good character, such as love, joy, peace, faith, kindness, and self-control.

In this children's book, our little hero named Jack initially didn't believe it was wrong to lie. He soon learned the consequences of telling lies when his tongue disappeared. He realized that life was better when he started to tell the truth. Jack set an example for others to follow.

Three trees on a hill each dream of greatness: to be made into a treasure chest, a proud ship, and to point to heaven. Their initial hopes dashed by the humble uses made of their wood (a trough, a fishing-boat, and a cross), they come to realize their essential roles in the life of a great though unnamed king.

A little tree growing in a rock learns how to come to terms with being different from the other trees and earns the all the animals respect for doing what he said he would do.

When 15-year-old Sefina Nafo is kicked out of her latest foster home, she gets separated from her little brothers. Now, she’s the only brown kid in her new foster family as she navigates grief from her dad’s death, her mom’s addictions, and the school bully labeling her "Foster Freak". With the court date looming, Sefina comes up with a plan to reunite with her mom and brothers before it's too late. The biggest challenge is trying not to fall in love with her new foster family. As her relationship with foster mom Jen blossoms, Sefina must decide what “family” really means.

All trees grow up wanting to be beautiful Christmas trees, but this grumpy old tree is determined to be different. Start a new tradition with a Halloween tree!

One cold November night, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, fifteen-year-old Richard Jahnke Jr., ROTC leader and former Boy Scout, waited for his parents to return from celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the night they met. When his father got out of the car, the boy blasted him through the heart with a twelve-gauge pump-action shotgun. Richard's seventeen-year-old sister, Deborah, was sitting on the living room couch with a high-powered rifle - just in case her brother missed.

The gnomes of the magical Fairy Realm are in trouble, and not even the Queen's magic can help them! Jessie and her friends must travel to the Hidden Valley to solve the gnomes' terrible problem. Along the way, they journey through a part of the Realm Jessie's never seen before - and meet the delightful furrybears of Brill! The Last Fairy-Apple Tree is the fourth exciting adventure in Emily Rodda's magical Fairy Realm series.

The owl tree is not like any tree Joe has ever seen. It’s huge and leafy and shivers at times like a person; it even seems to speak. Granny Diamond once saw an owl perched among its branches and she has loved the tree ever since. It means the world to her. But her neighbour, Mr Rock, wants to cut it down. Why does he dislike the owl tree so much? Does the tree have a secret to tell Joe? And how can he, a boy too scared even to climb the tree, be the one to save it?

Cuba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. Her people have been rounded up in reconcentration camps, where there is always too little food and too much illness. Rosa knows how to heal sickness with medicines made from wild plants. But with a price on her head for helping the rebels, Rosa dares not go out in the open. Instead, she turns hidden caves into hospitals for those who know how to find her.

When Rory the Dinosaur starts to get excited for Christmas, he notices that his island home doesn't exactly have the best trees for a traditionally festive holiday. So he and his dad set out to decorate their home the best way they can - but without the perfect tree Rory is worried that Christmas won't be the same! Can Rory and his friends save the spirit of the season? Liz Climo looks at the true meaning of the holidays - spending time with friends and having the love and support of your family - in a place without any snow or evergreens.

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After moving to Texas, Martin befriended an eight-year-old boy named Kevin. The two boys quickly became inseparable. One morning, while walking to the bus stop, they came across a truly unique object. Imaginations ran wild with Martin, who was convinced it was a once-in-a-lifetime alien discovery. Fossilized alien poop! Kevin had a different theory.

Baobab Tree’s Gift is the channelled teachings of one of Earth’s great mothers. The wise 1,000-year-old Baobab brings you truth, connection, and a unique way of guiding life’s journey. She’ll remind you of the importance of holding space, a hum, your connection to others, gifts, and the importance of support. She’ll guide you through the challenges of feeling invisible, misunderstood, lonely, and full of sadness.

Eleven-year-old Cranberry Wilkes runs away from a bad foster situation. With the help of her friend Hammer, she survives homeless for a week, but then circumstances change. She is placed with grandmotherly Gracie Sullivan. With her help, Cranberry relearns how to trust adults and regains her belief that she can be happy.

School's out, and Marky looks forward to summer, including helping his friend and neighbor, Mr. Tempkin, with his garden. But when Mr. Tempkin's plan to thwart the squirrels that have been raiding his birdfeeder goes awry, Marky learns how special a friendship can be.

Kids will love this “not-so-scary” story about a spooky tree. Find out what happens when lightning strikes a pole and sends it crashing down right toward Liz and Billy’s house. Will they change their mind about the big, strong, spooky tree? Fun sound effects will have kids engaged and listening intently to this fun story that is perfect for Halloween or any time of the year.