Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems

American Library Association Booklist Editors' Choice, SCBWI Golden Kite Award, SCCLCYP Myra Cohn Livingston Poetry Award, Best Science Books Reviewed by Appraisal, New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, Junior Library Guild

The original poems in this lovely, simple collection celebrate every aspect of trees in a variety of poetic forms including free verse, rhyme, and haiku....Kiesler's warm oil paintings beautifully complement the poems, making for a totally satisfying experience that is sure to be a favorite.

Kristine O'Connell George, one of the principal voices in contemporary children's poetry, has received the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the Promising Poet Award. She lives with her family in Agoura, California.

Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Kate Kiesler began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including THE GREAT FROG RACE AND OTHER POEMS. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.