Little Tree by Chrystyna Edwards & illustrated by Megan Edwards [Review & Giveaway]

Westbow Press 

ISBN-13: 978-1490856537

Little Tree is a children's book written by Chrystyna Edwards & illustrated by Meagan Edwards. It is about finding joy in all seasons and circumstances.

I recently met with Chrystyna Edwards and her grown daughter, Megan Edwards, at the local library in my small town. Chrystyna lives in a nearby town and has been visiting local libraries and local schools sharing her book, Little Tree,  I found Chrystyna and Megan to be delightful ladies and a joy to share their sweet spirit and their book.

It is especially a delight to me to be able to encourage a local author and artist and to, hopefully, promote their book so that others can share in its loveliness and sweet message.

As you can see on the cover of the book, there is a little tree, a young tree, with small branches and few leaves. But it is there. It is growing. And it has a great big heart right at its core. The message of this little book is that little tree has a joyful heart and that the tree enjoys whatever each and every season change.

The illustrations by Megan are colorful and well drawn. The robot characters have hearts, too, and they wear them on their chests or on their heads. I love that there are little tiny bits on pages for your little ones to search for and find - a tiny spider, a little bird, a little kite, the music notes. The drawings have the appearance of crayons and that can be an encouragement to children to take their pencils, markers, and crayons and draw.

The story is very well written in lyrical prose and just flows beautifully. I love it when an author gets it so "right." This is  a lovely little story and one you'll be glad you bought for your special little one.

"Then one cool morning Little Tree couldn't contain its joy. While the older trees were looking the other way, joy burst out in a beautiful array of colors, gold, orange and yellow. Little Tree raised its limbs and was thankful for the cooler weather."

"..... Winter is a time for Joy. Joy lived in Little Tree, resting, waiting. Sleep came and Little Tree dreamed of Spring and its dreams were filled with Joy."

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Prize: A copy of Little Tree & a Little Tree Tote Bag
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DISCLOSURE: I was given a complimentary copy of Little Tree to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and freely given.