{"product_id":"the-tree-lady-the-true-story-of-how-one-tree-loving-woman-changed-a-city-forever-hardcover","title":"The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eH. Joseph Hopkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJill McElmurry\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatherine Olivia Sessions never thought she'd live in a place without trees. After all, Kate grew up among the towering pines and redwoods of Northern California. But after becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California with a degree in science, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Where there were almost no trees. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. So this trailblazing young woman singlehandedly started a massive movement that transformed the town into the green, garden-filled oasis it is today. Now, more than 100 years after Kate first arrived in San Diego, her gorgeous gardens and parks can be found all over the city. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart fascinating biography, part inspirational story, this moving picture book about following your dreams, using your talents, and staying strong in the face of adversity is sure to resonate with readers young and old.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eH. Joseph Hopkins is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Jill McElmurry. He lives on a houseboat in Portland, Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJill McElmurry (1954-2017) was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own \u003ci\u003eMad About Plaid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e When Otis Courted Mama \u003c\/i\u003eby Kathi Appelt, and the bestselling Little Blue Truck series\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Learn more about her life and work at JillMcElmurry.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Bluegrass Award (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keystone to Reading Book Award (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oregon Book Awards (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tree Lady\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63176404894045,"sku":"9781442414020","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/WS83N0hmM1o2ZmIzbTh5ZGZHamxQUT09.webp?v=1769097514","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-tree-lady-the-true-story-of-how-one-tree-loving-woman-changed-a-city-forever-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}