The Tree That Was a World
The Tree That Was a World by Yorick Goldewijk, published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company in 2025, is a children’s book that presents the interconnected stories of seventeen creatures living beneath an ancient tree. This edition, written in English and spanning 88 pages, invites readers into a vibrant world filled with dreams and aspirations, as each animal character navigates their unique experiences and thoughts.
Readers will discover a whimsical narrative where a sloth yearns for adventure, a moon moth caterpillar contemplates change, and a barn swallow grapples with a sense of loss. The book explores themes of identity and imagination through its diverse cast, including a common toad and a duck-billed platypus, each with their own quirks and questions. Accompanied by stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jeska Verstegen, The Tree That Was a World combines humor and surreal storytelling, making it a delightful exploration of life and dreams in the animal kingdom.
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The interconnected stories of seventeen creatures all living and dreaming underneath the same tree.
The tree is as old as the world, covered in cracks and crevices–and full of life. A sloth hangs on a branch all day but longs to somersault through the woods. The moon moth caterpillar watches her friends shed their skins and decides to do things differently. The barn swallow feels like she’s lost something–but can’t remember what. The common toad disagrees with his name–and the duck-billed platypus might have something to say about that. The red squirrel has the strangest sense that he might be a human–for one, that looks like a watch on his wrist! Wherever you look in this tree, another creature has a thought, a dream, a decision, a question…
With spectacular art by New York Times/NYPL Best Illustrated awardee Jeska Verstegen, this middle-grade novel will charm readers with its imaginative storytelling and extraordinary cast of animal characters. Hilarious, surreal, and thought-provoking, The Tree That Was a World is an utterly unforgettable book.
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