Book description
The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret."The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of Big Tree." - STEVEN SPIELBERG"We need brave, big stories like [Big Tree]." -The New York Times Book Review"Has the power to intrigue...affecting." - The Wall Street Journal "An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet." - Booklist, starred review "A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred and recommended review "In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won't soon forget." - School Library Journal, starred review* "Masterful." - The Horn Book, starred review"Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times." - Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me."A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world-filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!-and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined!Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family.The audiobook edition of BIG TREE is brought magnificently to life by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost.
NexusNomad
ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
FireBrang
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Chip Queen
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MuseMaster
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East Army
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Raid Bucker
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Blistered Outlaw
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Sleek Zelda
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Wooden German
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Nola
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Dahlia
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Pockets
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Gentle Avenger
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Old Man Winter
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Married Man
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance – it's a must-have for any reader. 🏃♂️📚 Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. 🏃♂️📖 🌌 Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. 🎧✨
QuantumQuill
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy – it's eye-opening. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. 🎧 An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand – this app is pure convenience! 📚🌟 This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Lady Fantastic
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Tse Tse Guy
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Bad Bunny
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Tall Honey
💪 Doubling the impact of my workouts – exercising and exploring stories, all thanks to this app! 💪🎧 I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience