A spirited young girl struggles to get a much-loved mimosa tree for her birthday in this delightful, multigenerational story, ideal for Arbor Day and Earth Day!

Emmy loves trees. She loves oak trees with acorns. She loves pine trees with cones, and willow trees with swishy branches. But best of all, Emmy loves the mimosa tree that grows in her grandmother's pasture.

So when Emmy decides she wants a mimosa tree of her own for her birthday, she is saddened to learn many garden stores only sell ornamental trees like plum or pear or tulip trees. Emmy is crushed―until she discovers that the answer to her problem is growing right before her eyes!

Mary Ann Rodman's joyful story--packed with environmental, independence, and problem-solving themes--will appeal to nature- and tree-lovers as well as those seeking great spring read alouds. Illustrator Tatjana Mai-Wyss's whimsical watercolor and collage artwork captures Emmy's exuberant personality and the story's hopeful ending.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Published: 03/03/2009
ISBN: 9781561454754
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.60w x 0.50d
Award: Giverny Award - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2009
School Library Journal 03/01/2009 pg. 126
Booklist 05/15/2009 pg. 47
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 343 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 130443 / Tree for Emmy
Reading Level: 2.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5