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Once I was a tree / written by a book (with the help from Eoin McLaughlin) ; illustrated by Karsten Guilherme.

McLaughlin, Eoin, (author.). Karsten, Guilherme, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Join the hilarious adventures of a seed that turns into a tree, and then into a book...THIS book! Get ready to meet Barbara the beetle and Derek the squirrel who (through the power of poo) help a wise-cracking seed turn into a handsome tree...and become a wonderful book! And GUESS WHAT? That book is the very same book that you're holding right now! A book to be loved, shared, and cherished forever. If you are looking for a laugh-out-loud picture book about the wonder of trees, books, and stories...this is for you!"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798887772257
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
  • Publisher: Lincoln, MA : Nosy Crow, 2026.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"With a free Stories aloud audiobook"--Cover.
Includes QR code to access audiobook.
Top half of jacket is textured.

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Subject:
Trees > Juvenile fiction.
Trees > Life cycles > Juvenile fiction.
Shapeshifting > Juvenile fiction.
Forest animals > Juvenile fiction.
Books > Juvenile fiction.
Storytelling > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Picture books.
Nature fiction.
Humorous fiction.
Textured books.

Available copies

  • 5 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Stanly County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 15 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albemarle Main Library E McL (Text) 31010000930653 Easy New Fiction Checked out 08/25/2026

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