Sylvia Rose and the cherry tree

K-Gr 2-In singsong rhyming couplets, Sylvia Rose skips and twirls along a path in the wood to the big cherry tree where she prances and dances with her woodland friends. When the great cherry tree explains how much it would love to dance with them, Sylvia Rose unearths a plan to uproot the tree in order for it to dance with her to faraway lands. Branch in hand, Sylvia Rose and the cherry tree visit many wonderful sights of the world-but back in the forest, the animals miss the tree which was their home. Though the text is lengthy, the story is charming and it is matched with visual intrigue that eventually guides the cherry tree back to bloom where it was once deeply rooted. Whimsical digital illustrations create enchanting single and full spreads, which are sure to entice young readers,who will wish to dance right into Sylvia Rose's forest. VERDICT With its positive message about adventure, imagination, and nurturing your roots, this book will delight children and adults alike. A dreamy, lyrical tale that will dance off picture book shelves.-Brianne Colombo, Fairfield Free Public Library, NJ © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.