Big Tree (novel)
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Big Tree is a children's novel written and illustrated by Mary and Conrad Buff
. In the book a personified 5,000-year-old giant sequoia
tells its life story. The novel was first published in 1946 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1947.
Mary and Conrad Buff
Mary Buff and Conrad Buff were married childrens novel writers. Between 1937 and 1968, they collaborated on both text and illustrations to produce fourteen books...
. In the book a personified 5,000-year-old giant sequoia
Sequoiadendron
Sequoiadendron giganteum is the sole living species in the genus Sequoiadendron, and one of three species of coniferous trees known as redwoods, classified in the family Cupressaceae in the subfamily Sequoioideae, together with Sequoia sempervirens and...
tells its life story. The novel was first published in 1946 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1947.