Natures greatest survivor george mcgavin investigates the dramatic life of the oak tree a species that makes extraordinary transformations as it meets the challenges of the four. Professional arborist and awardwinning nature writer william bryant logan deftly relates the delightful history of the reciprocal relationship between humans and oak trees since time immemorial. Steven spires has written a charming picture book about three little shrimp that swim to the sea, but get separated from their troop. Oak is part of the common name of about 400 species of trees and shrubs in the genus quercus. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Emilie is 9 years old, but she feels like she is ready to be a. The spirit of the oak tree by lucas hosby goodreads. As a child, steve lived in bangladesh where his parents, joe and mona spires, were christian missionaries. The author enjoys meeting children and families who have come to check out and purchase his latest kids book, three little shrimp. Steven spires three little shrimp, we get to troll through the mud for worms, get lost. Sir quentin blakes quirky illustrated alphabet book brain pickings quentin blake. And while oak trees grow all over the world, north america is. Market a timely story of love and family in the midst of a storm, the oak tree tells a tale of resilience in the face of disaster. It is the most common tree species in the uk, especially in southern and central british deciduous woods.
One of the ways he connects with his readers is through book signings. Steven spires is the author of three little shrimp 4. As an immense storm approaches, a family prepares to evacuate leaving behind their home and an old oak tree. Steven spires illustrated by jonathan caron the official fan page of a new family classic, the oak tree. Join facebook to connect with victoria spires and others you may know. A childrens author once said, there is no substitute for the facetoface interaction that comes from visiting stores and greeting an audience. Steven spires worked as a third grade teacher in slidell, louisiana before publishing his first two books, three little shrimp in 20 and the oak tree in 2015.
Though hurricane katrina is the book s subject, the oak tree. Steven spires booklife a timely story of love and family in the midst of a storm, the oak tree tells a tale of resilience in the face of disaster. When the storm passes, the tree is left with nothing but branches and the aftermath of a great flood. Inspired by the storm, the oak tree is a story of love and hope in the. Thomas pakenham, author of remarkable trees of the world. Steven spires illustrated by jonathan caron the official fan page for the three little shrimp picture book. A timely story of love and family in the midst of a storm, the oak tree tells a tale of. This is a very sweet story with a theme close to my heart. For elementary school teacher and childrens book author j. Provided to youtube by warner records the oak tree morris day color of success.
Steve n spire s, jonathan caron paperback, 32 pages, published 2015 by inspired books isbn. Now married to the former evelyne berner, steve and his wife have been blessed with five children steven, jr. Penny parker klostermann and ben mantle discuss a cookedup. Steven spires and illustrated by jonathan caron, the reader is given the opportunity to revisit the devastation. Steven spires and illustrated by jonathan caron, the reader is given the opportunity to revisit the devastation wrought by hurricanes katrina and rita. In other words, this is an old oak to fall in love with. The oak tree endures the hardships of the storm alone, clinging to hopeful thoughts of the familys safe return. With a lack of modern childhood toys, steve turned to one very special gifthis imagination. In the days before iron and steel, trade, exploration and.
A dazzling book, full of knowledge and rare wisdom, too. The oak tree a russian folk song electric lead guitar. English oak quercus robur is arguably the best known and loved of british native trees. Steven spires, childrens book author home facebook. Steven spires was interviewed by wwltv morning show hostess, sheba turk. The proud tree story stories for teenagers my pingu tv.