A polar bear and a brown bear each discover a fascinating tree house at the top of a tree that is partially submerged in water. They share the space and each other's company, and, after the water recedes, are joined by a menagerie of other big and small creatures. There's room for everyone and no one is turned away. From the playfully depicted interactions to the subtle yet important message, this beautiful book is affecting.
From the 2013 Silent Books from the World to Lampedusa Honour List: "This is a poetic story of travel, encounter, coexistence, and friendship told with freshness and harmony, a rich and happy book both in its choice of colours and characters and in its composition which shuns all conflict, depicting a world where serenity is possible . . ."
In addition to being part of the 2013 collection of Silent Books from the World to Lampedusa and being included on their Honour List that same year, this book was also named an Outstanding International Book by USBBY in 2011.
De Boomhut by Marije Tolman and Ronald Tolman. The Netherlands: Lemniscaat, 2009. [9789047702290]
The Tree House by Marije Tolman and Ronald Tolman. United States of America: Lemniscaat USA, 2010. [9781590788066]
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