{"product_id":"the-birthday-tree-9780763626044","title":"The Birthday Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanting a birthday tree has enduring effects in this poignant tale of a roving boys link to nature  and the roots of his familys love.  When baby Jack arrives  his father and mother plant an apple seedling to honor his birth. As Jack grows taller  so does the tree. When Jack is happy  the tree limbs stand straight and proud. When he is cold  the leaves tremble on their stems. But one day Jacks parents awake to find his bed empty. When they see a gull perched atop the tree  they realize that their Jack has run away to sea. Paul Fleischmans lyrical prose and Barry Roots magical illustrations tell the story of a boys powerful connection to his family despite distance  and adds new meaning to the old custom of planting a birthday tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67948560908341,"sku":"ByrdShop_076362604X","price":30.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-birthday-tree-9780763626044","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}