Overview

A discarded Christmas tree is rescued from the trash by a teacher and brought to school. The students in Mrs. E's classroom use teamwork to decorate the tree with family and found treasures and keepsakes discovering that one person's trash becomes another person's treasure. The children work together to create a new holiday tradition they can celebrate each year in this children's chapter book, which is beautiful illustrated in full color.

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9780998747811

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Filled with joy and insight, The Treasured Tree is a heartwarming story of found treasure, empathy, creativity, and problem solving. Shine a light on your holidays with this inspirational story. --Elizabeth A. Cote, EdM, retired literacy coach and reading teacher My second graders were so inspired by this book they started their own treasured tree tradition in the classroom. The treasures grew every day with symbols of love and remembrances brought in after each chapter was read daily. This beautiful story is a treasured gift for all ages. --Robin Streit, educator The Treasured Tree is a perfect classroom or family read aloud to share with students and family members during the holiday season. This is a wonderful book to be enjoyed over and over again. --Terry Steele, retired educator This whimsical children's story reminds us of the good treasures that come from the heart. A must read for children who would like to make traditions special. Illustrated by renowned fine color pencil artist Priscilla Humay.--Hanneke Jevons, retired educator and president, CPSA St. Augustine The Treasured Tree is a delightful story that emphasizes the concept that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Pride in creating something useful out of a discarded item becomes a lot more personal than just buying an ornament. Creativity and recycling go hand in hand. --Jan Miller, artist The story shows the cooperation and imagination of a group of students enhancing each other's vision. Each chapter leads to a new idea to bring the poor, pitiful tree to its new status as the treasured tree. --Kay Dewar, designer

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Michele Erickson is an experienced educator in early childhood and elementary education. She received her BA in education, and an early childhood degree from the Association Montessori Internationale. She worked as a Montessori young children's directress in Illinois. Michele continues her career in St. Johns County, Florida, where she has been teaching for more than twenty years. She is currently a third-grade teacher in St. Augustine, where she has been recognized as Teacher of the Year. Michele has been writing children's literature since she was in college. Inspired by her students, she decided to write her first book for publication, The Treasured Tree, with a message that children can take with them throughout their lives. Michele has enjoyed working with her mother, accomplished artist Priscilla Humay, on The Treasured Tree. Learn more at mushkins.com. Priscilla Humay is an accomplished artist, working in acrylic, colored pencil, and graphite. She received her BFA and MS in Chicago and did Post Graduate Study in Prague. She exhibits nationally gaining awards and earned Signature Status with the Colored Pencil Society of America. She was twice awarded Artist In Residence at the Big Cypress N. P. Her art is in private and corporate collections worldwide as well as featured in books and other publications. Ms. Humay was a drawing professor at the College of Lake County IL, Certificate Program Instructor at the Chicago Botanic Gardens IL, and Visiting Artist Instructor for Morton Arboretum IL. She currently teaches art classes at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower through the University of Texas. The Treasured Tree is the first children's book she has illustrated with her daughter, Michele Erickson. Learn more at humayfineart.com

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