The Searcher and Old Tree

By David McPhail

Book Overview

Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail crafts a simple, powerful allegory about the safety of home and the strength of unconditional love.

After a long night of foraging, a tired raccoon returns home to sleep in Old Tree's branches by the shore. Suddenly, a howling wind comes up Waves smash Thunderbolts crash Danger after danger assails Old Tree; oblivious to the raging storm, the raccoon sleeps on, safely sheltered in its branches. Though all seems lost, Old Tree never gives up on the raccoon--and the raccoon never gives up on Old Tree.

This classic tale is sure to warm the heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580892248
• ISBN13: 9781580892247
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2