# Big Tree - Hardcover

by **Brian Selznick** (Author), **Brian Selznick** (Illustrator)

**The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 _New York Times_ bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of _The Invention of Hugo Cabret_.**

"The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of _Big Tree_." **-- STEVEN SPIELBERG**

"We need brave, big stories like \[_Big Tree_\]." **\--****_The New York Times Book Review_**

"Has the power to intrigue...affecting." **\-- _The Wall Street Journal_**

**\*** "An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet." **-- __Booklist__, starred review**

**\*** "A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful."**\--****_The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books_, starred and recommended review**

**\*** "In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal." **--****_Publishers Weekly_, starred review**

**\*** "A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won't soon forget." **\-- _School Library Journal_, starred review**

\* "Masterful." **\-- _The Horn Book_, starred review**

"Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times." **-- Alan Gratz, bestselling author of _Refugee_ and _Ground Zero_**

**_"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me."_**

A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world--filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!--and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined!

Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, _Big Tree_ is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family.

The audiobook edition of BIG TREE is brought magnificently to life by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost.

### Author Biography

Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 _New York Times_ bestseller _The Invention of Hugo Cabret_, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie _Hugo_. He followed that with the #1 _New York Times_ bestseller, _Wonderstruck_, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the _New York Times_ bestseller, _The Marvels_. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, _Baby Monkey, Private Eye_, co-written with his husband David Serlin, and _Kaleidoscope_, a _New York Times_ Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both _New York Times_ bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.

**Number of Pages:** 528

**Dimensions:** 1.89 x 8.58 x 5.91 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 04, 2023

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