The Red Tree
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Illustrator: Shaun TanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-01
ISBN: 0968876838
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Simply Read Books
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Book Review: "...an imaginative picture book with exceptional imagery..."
Summary: 4 Stars
The Red Tree by Shaun Tan is a wonderfully illustrated picture book. Each page opens to an inspirational imagery and it contains a very in depth story line. The imagery is dramatic and provides complimentary text. The images and texts combined both supplement the story to make it into the wonderful story it is.
The imagery provides the reader with a clear perspective into depression and fears and struggles associated with it. They enhance the other themes of the story which include hope and search for identity. This is symbolically shown, represented by a red leaf which has been strategically placed in each page. Sometimes, the leaf goes unnoticed, and therefore the meaning of the story is overlooked.
Each page in this book, The Red Tree, shows us the character faced with a new challenge which she has to overcome. It is written in a way that it enables the reader to relate to the character on both emotional and a logical sense. Each page manages to grasp your attention through the wonderful images and the simplistic, yet extraordinary text.
I believe that this story is captivating and that the emotion is portrayed through the imagery exceptionally well. As well as an excellent read, this book provides us with an excellent insight into what it is like to suffer from depression. It made me realize just how serious it is, and all the different emotions and states of mind that they go through. It taught me that there is always hope, you just have to look for it. Sometimes the hope is there, clearly in front of you, and other times you have to really look hard, and it will not always be in the most obvious of places.
Overall, I believe that this book is a wonderful picture book which provides a clear insight into the characters mind. I recommend this book for children aged over 8, only because the theme is too strong for children too young, and they may not understand. The images are exceptional, and the words are simple, yet evoking. Combined, the two compliment each other to create one of the most sensational picture books of all time.
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