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What is the name of the book?

The Tree Who Walked Through Time – A Tree Identification Story
This “flip” book has a second story, The Boy Whose Branches Reached the Stars.

What is the book about?

The Tree Who Walked Through Time – A Tree Identification Story is a children’s picture book written by M. Carroll and lavishly illustrated by 18 artists who created realistic and fantastical replicas of trees. This book helps children identify different species of trees.

This book is a flip book, a two-way tale, in that there are two books in one, with two front covers and no end. The Tree Who Walked Through Time is a story of an old Cottonwood tree who takes a stroll down memory lane, exploring the different trees that grow around him. The Cottonwood, named Prairie Prince, has a conversation with a boy who has fallen asleep under his branches.

Flip the book over to read The Boy Whose Branches Reached the Stars. This is the story of a boy named Peter who is unhappy being short and longs to be tall like a tree. He goes on a stroll through the woods, exploring the different trees he might like to be, and eventually falls asleep underneath the old Cottonwood tree.

Who are the author & illustrators?

Maureen Carroll conceived, designed, and authored The Tree Who Walked Through Time – A Tree Identification Story. The book is illustrated by: Judy Graversen-Algaier, Lauretta Hendricks Backus, Kris Barlow, Shelley Barnhill, Maureen Carroll, Jack Cleveland, Lisa Grossman, Stan Herd, Rachel McLoughlin, Paul Hotvedt, Steve Howard, Erok Johanssen, Cathy Martin, Samantha Nowak, Bobbie Powell, Ardys Ramberg, Sara L. Taliaferro and Libby Tempero. 

Why was the book written?

Our motivation for this community effort to create a children’s book was sparked by the recent cuts in funding to the arts and art education, particularly as it impacts children in Kansas. We were also motivated by our great love for trees and desire to aid tree conservation by increasing youths understanding of trees.

How much does it cost?

You have many choices when purchasing The Tree Who Walked Through Time ~ A Tree Identification Story – Hardcover: $31.99, Softcover: $21.99, E-book: $9.99

When will it be/was it published?

E-book release date is: April 29th, Arbor Day 2016

The official release date is: April 25th, Arbor Day 2014, by Anamcara Press

Hardcover – ISBN: 978-1-941237-00-7; Page Count: 74 pages with colorful illustrations &
Softcover – ISBN: 978-1-941237-01-4; Page Count: 74 pages with colorful illustrations

Will money raised from this book be donated to charity?

Yes. The focus of our book project is to raise funds for children’s art education. Specifically, we intend that a percentage of profits from sales of The Tree Who Walked Through Time ~ A Tree Identification Story will benefit an existing 501(c)(3) charity that contributes to free or low-cost children’s art education.  Our two designated Kansas charities are: The Mulvane Art Lab, Topeka, Kansas & the Kansas Alliance for the Arts in Education.

Our goal is to raise $25,000 to be donated to benefit children’s art education. Funds will be raised through sales of the book, original art represented in the book, and prints of the art. Profits in excess of $25,000 will be distributed between contributors.

How do I contact the author or artists?

All contributors may be contacted through:

Anamcara Press LLC
PO Box 442072
Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2072
(785) 843-0187; www.anamcara-press.com