Description

An incredible immersive novel in words and pictures by
Brian Selznick, a love letter to the natural world.

Big Tree follows two tiny sycamore seeds, Louise and
Merwin, as they try to save the world while searching for a safe
place to grow.

In the spirit of such timeless classics as Charlotte’s Web, The
Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Big Tree is a fast-paced
epic adventure that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey
from the prehistoric age to present day. It is filled with mystery
and danger, humour, heart, and hope, and will captivate readers
ages seven and up.

Selznick creates a vivid fantastical world rooted in science,
a cast of unforgettable original characters, and an exquisite escapade
that takes readers on a mesmerising journey from prehistory
through the meteoric transformation of Earth to present day.

Big Tree is a tour de force from an ingenious creator at the
top of his creative form.

This story began as an original idea from film legend Steven
Spielberg, and his production company has the film rights.

A page-turning adventure with wonderful characters, about how
even the smallest can make an impact and save our world

Brian’s first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was
the winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the
first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books
& made into a feature length film, HUGO, directed by Martin
Scorsese and starring Jude Law