Beneath the Trees : A Fine Summer

It's summer, and the laughter of children echoes under the trees. But forsome of the older animals, the frivolous abandon of childhood is far behindthem. Old Mr. Owl and Mr. Toad get the crazy idea to relive some of their youthif that's even possible anymore... The third book in a new seriesdesigned to paint a tender and colorful portrait of everyday Life, showing thatbehind every flaw or weakness can lie charm and strength. Readers will recognizetheir own neighbors, friends, and family members in the endearing animalcharacters within this forest community. In this third volume, a pair of olderanimals set out to relive their energetic youth. A heart-warming tale suitablefor all ages. The stories in this four-book series take place in the sameforest over the course of four seasons. Each can be read independently,exploring the complexity and richness of relationships with family, friends, andloved ones. As both writer and illustrator, the author doesn't rely on text toconvey emotions, oscillating between a clever dose of dialogue and wordlesspassages to makes these stories accessible to young readers starting as young as5 years old. Presenting a graphic universe somewhere between MichelPlessix's adaptations of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and the cartoons of Walt Disney(in particular those created by Don Bluth, such as THE RESCUERS and ROBIN HOOD),Dav gently conveys each season through a changing palette of colors and roundeddesigns.