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Gr 2–4—A horse chestnut tree in the courtyard next to Anne Frank's secret annex serves as the focal point in this beautifully subtle picture book. Beginning with a quote from Anne's famous diary describing "the bare chestnut tree glistening with dew," the spare text and delicate illustrations create a moving and powerful ode to the tree that gave Anne comfort and hope during the years she and her family hid from the Nazis. Bearing witness to Anne's life in the annex, the tree serves as a fitting...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The tree outside Anne Frank's annex window observes her life there, taking on a central symbolic role as it relates the iconic s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The story, told from a close-third-person point of view, focuses on a chestnut tree's observation of events. This unique perspective gives children a gentle, accessible introduction to Anne Frank's tragic history. Using plain yet poetic language, Jeff Gottesfeld presents an affecting...Log In or Sign Up to Read More