The Sheltering Cedar

By Anne Marshall Runyon

Book Overview

Cultural Writing. Children's Literature. A sturdy tree shelters small animals during a storm on Christmas Eve, allowing peace and joy to reign as the tempest clears. Filled with beautiful illustrations of birds, animals, water, and sky, THE SHELTERING CEDAR is a gift of nature, illuminating and delightful. "To say that THE SHELTERING CEDAR is a lovely book doesn't do it justice. The spare, evocative text and warm, detailed watercolors bespeak Anne Runyon's love for Ocracoke Island. She knows this special place well, has studied its intricately balanced ecosystem with all her senses and now takes the rest of us there with all her heart. The quiet story of a coastal tree sheltering wildlife from a Christmas Eve storm will be a bedtime favorite for toddlers, while the author's explanatory note and activities will make this a fun addition to school libraries and classrooms"--Eileen Heyes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933454024
• ISBN13: 9781933454023
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Portal Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years

Customer Reviews

Wonderful holiday treat for your children

Runyon has created lots of literature, art, and craft activities for children over the years and her experience is evident in her debut children's book. The Sheltering Cedar is a lovely story about life in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, one of America's natural gems. The book beautifully illustrates the serenity of the landscape through the chilly winter season. The story is sure to capture the attention of any young child interested in the world around them.