Our tree named steve ebook

More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Our Tree Named Steve. Shelves: read , family , ya-children , library-book. I learned of this book from a friend who is a children's librarian. What a lovely story this is It's also well illustrated in a whimsically realistic way.

Steve, the tree, becomes a member of the family and you, the reader, will live and grow with him. The book also has a place in discussions of loss for parents and children. Recommended for adults and children I learned of this book from a friend who is a children's librarian.

Recommended for adults and children View all 5 comments. Recommended to Lisa by: Crystal Marcos. Shelves: reviewed , childrens , fiction , readbooks-male-author-or-illust , picture-books , z , zz-5star. Oh, this is a gem of a story and it has gorgeous illustrations.

If you want to read a sweet, amusing, and ultimately sort of sad but ultimately uplifting tree story, read this one and skip The Giving Tree. Sorry to fans of that book. This story is about a family who saves a tree that lives on the land where they build a family house.

I love how the tree gets its name, I love how the tree serves various functions as this loving family grows, and I love that this story is told via a letter by the Oh, this is a gem of a story and it has gorgeous illustrations. I love how the tree gets its name, I love how the tree serves various functions as this loving family grows, and I love that this story is told via a letter by the father to his adult children who are about to return for a visit. The only quibble I had with the story was the fat joke fat uncle in the hammock.

I particularly liked the tree and surrounding natural world and the dog. The page with the tree, dog, and underwear had me chuckling. Adults and children will equally enjoy this book so it makes it an especially fine book to share. View all 4 comments. Jan 30, Crystal Marcos rated it it was amazing. I have read this book to my daughter several times and every time I read it, I love it more.

I really enjoy the artwork and the way the book is written as a letter from a father to his children.

The story made me smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The author did a wonderful job of telling the story of a family and their best friend, a tree named Steve.

Great add to our home collection. View all 9 comments. Shelves: arboreal-friends , picture-books. Using the framing device of a father's letter to his children, this sweet, goodhearted picture-book chronicles the relationship between one very special tree and the family who build their home right beside him. Unable to say "tree," the youngest child of the family christens the arboreal giant Steve, a name adopted by the entire clan, who come to love the towering tree, sparing it during the construction of their house, and making it the center of their outdoor lives once they move in.

Providin Using the framing device of a father's letter to his children, this sweet, goodhearted picture-book chronicles the relationship between one very special tree and the family who build their home right beside him. Providing everything from shelter and shade to a place to hangs hammocks and a clothesline, Steve is an integral part of the family's life, a strong and silent witness to the children growing up, until the day of a big storm I'm so very glad that a friend alerted me to this little gem - thanks, Crystal!

I found myself with a bit of a lump in my throat, as I read Our Tree Named Steve , and was reminded of my own love for the two trees that stood near my childhood home - the red maple in the front yard, from which I liked to hang upside down by the knees, swinging back and forth; and the "tulip tree" in the rear, whose beautiful branches provided a fairyland of enchantment, when in bloom - and of my sorrow at having to leave them behind, when we eventually moved away.

Kudos to Alan Zweibel for penning this tale of the important, and sometimes very emotional role that trees can play in our lives, and kudos also to David Catrow, who captures Steve's charm with his colorful and quirky artwork.

Recommended to young tree lovers, perhaps in conjunction with Andrea Spalding's Solomon's Tree , which also examines the special relationship between a tree and a child. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. CIP: In a letter to his children, a father recounts memories of the role of Steve, the tree in their front yard, has played in their lives.

I was not expecting that ending and it made me misty eyed. Alan Zweibel's wonderful storyline gets across the sensitive concept of death in a very powerful way, but also in a simple way for young children to grasp. The illustrations by David Catrow lean heavily towards one color on a page and then the next page leans towards another color. Quite capti CIP: In a letter to his children, a father recounts memories of the role of Steve, the tree in their front yard, has played in their lives.

Quite captivating like a rainbow. A downside for me is that I didn't get that it was a "letter" until the end. Good for Preschoolers to 2nd grade. Maybe toddlers? View 2 comments. Feb 26, Leanne rated it it was amazing Shelves: picture-books , children-books. Steve, the tree, is exactly the tree every child deserves and Zweibel captures the dynamics of family through this telling. Catrow illustrations set such a warm, playful tone. Beautiful book. I wish I could magically switch those two books out in libraries everywhere.

Yeah, I get a little passionate about how horrible I thin Steve, the tree, is exactly the tree every child deserves and Zweibel captures the dynamics of family through this telling.

Yeah, I get a little passionate about how horrible I think that Silverstein's book is--his Where the Sidewalk Ends , is much better. A story about friendship, love and loss, Our Tree Named Steve, is a thoughtful and humorous book that readers of any age will enjoy.

This book is the complete package, a captivating text paired with illustrations that are sure to keep your eyes glued to the pages. I recognized them right away! David Catrow illustrated a clever book about a boy that attempts to persuade his mother to get him a pet in, I Wanna Iguana, and these characters look very much the same. Catrow, probably an animal lover himself, even managed to draw the family dog in each two page spread of this book.

A combination of paint and pencil make this story a sure hit. I was reminded a bit of the Giving Tree as I read this tearjerker, and think it could be read in K-5 classrooms. Writing is also an obvious classroom application. While I loved this story, I must mention this book depicts a white, suburban, middle class, nuclear family with the picture perfect house, yard and big tree in front.

I first read this book after fishing it out of a bargain bin at a grocery store. I was bored and it was just a way to pass a bit of time while waiting on the person I was with as they overcomplicated choosing bags of Easter candy. Five minutes later, I was crying and I knew that I had to get this book for my children. It quickly worked its way into our bedtime routine and even our just-an-excuse-to-cuddle reads. Every single time, my voice is thick as soon as I hit the line "which brings me to t I first read this book after fishing it out of a bargain bin at a grocery store.

Every single time, my voice is thick as soon as I hit the line "which brings me to the point of this letter" because no matter how many times I read this book, this part never fails to break my heart. In a true example of certain topics being too big to handle anywhere except children's lit, it was this book which helped the wound in our hearts to clot. Because it reminded us that it's alright to be sad and we just had to remember that they'd always be with us in our hearts and in our thoughts even if they aren't in a different tree on the other end of our yard.

Mar 26, Cora rated it really liked it. Good illustrations and good story for 1st-4th grade. Sep 28, Kimberly rated it it was amazing Shelves: picture.

This story is a true gem. The illustrations are fantastic, but the story will just melt you. It's written as a letter from a father to his children. It tells about a beloved tree nicknamed Steve that has been cherished by this family for years. Steve has weathered many seasons and been present for so many milestones. He has held swings, hammocks, laundry lines and been the center of their outdoor lives.

At the end of the story, the dad reveals that Steve was lost during a storm. He wants to prep This story is a true gem. He wants to prepare his children that it will look different when they come home. This is an incredible story about friendship, loyalty, love and loss. How certain things can feel like home and also be a part of a family.

It's a gentle way to talk with young readers about loss, death and how to love our environment. Feb 11, Ian rated it it was amazing. May 27, Morton Public Library rated it really liked it Shelves: family , picture-books. Bittersweet, heartwarming, remembering a loved one - Emma. Oct 18, Nicole rated it it was amazing. This book is so beautiful and has such a wonderful message.

I originally picked it up because it has such beautiful pictures but as i turned the pages I began to realize that as the kids grow older and change, the tree changes a bit too. The leaves change and it gets to be a little older looking but I love how the tree looks almost the exact same on every page and that it is in the same spot, just like it was to their family.

I love how the tree got his name too. This just goes to show that some This book is so beautiful and has such a wonderful message. This just goes to show that sometimes the things in your life may be special to you and your family but not necessarily to anyone else. This book is absolutely wonderful and I would love to read it during an environmental science lesson where I could teach my class all the beautiful things about trees and all the things they are good for--the book talks about many.

I would recommended this book for k-2 grade kids. Great one Jan 26, Carly rated it it was amazing Shelves: childrens-literature. This beautiful story gave me literal goosebumps.

It is written as a letter from a father to his three children who are gone away at grandmas house. The father reminds his three children of their tree named Steve.

Steve has been through everything with the children, and father reminds them of all of these good times, as well as the bad times when Steve stood by them like a true friend.

The reason the father is writing the letter is because there was a storm at the house while the children were aw This beautiful story gave me literal goosebumps.

The reason the father is writing the letter is because there was a storm at the house while the children were away.

He has some bad news about Steve, and before he shares it, he wanted to make sure they remembered the good times. I thought this story was so beautiful. It can teach children about friendship, loss, and even saving our environment.

I can relate to this book because of my love for trees, and I would definitely read it to my class. View 1 comment. A heart-tugging letter from a father to his three children, Adam, Lindsey, and Sari, that expresses his grief over the death of their beloved tree, Steve. Steve was a loyal friend, through the seasons, through the years The memories shared from father to children serves as a poignant reminder of the cycle of life.

Our Tree Named Steve is wonderfully illustrated by David Catrow with expressive, evocative pictures which we can all relate to. Jan 31, E. Jace added it Shelves: picture-books , want-to-own. This book is amazing. That's pretty much all that needs to be said, pick it up and give it a read.

My little sister read it, who passed it to my mom, who then passed it to me and now I'm sharing it with you guys. Jan 14, Sally rated it really liked it Shelves: picture-book. True story. Family has a tree named Steve! Jan 28, Kathryn rated it it was amazing Shelves: children-s-books. The wonderful story along with the incredible illustrations is superb!

Feb 04, Beckey rated it really liked it Shelves: my-daughter-read-and-reviewed , picture-books-with-words-manga , young-reader-children-storybooks. My 3y really enjoyed this book. While the ending is the only part where inference is very obvious, it still could be used as a text for inference. In the end, it does not state directly how the tree is still involved, but you do infer that it becomes the tree house. While there is no personification in the text, it could easily be created through a writing project by having students write what they think the tree feels during each experience.

I guess you could even call that point of view. Grab this book aff. Want more valuable teaching tips and other ah-mazing perks, such as discounts, giveaways, flash freebies, dollar deals, and so much more? Become a VIP member by joining my email list! Click here to subscribe. I haven't seen this book before, but I'll definitely be checking it out.

Thanks for all the great suggestions for extension activities! Always Primary. My family loves this book! I had seen it on Pinterest about a year ago and we ended up buying it after getting it from the library. Awesome choice for a mentor text. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See full disclosure here.