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Oliver's Tree

written and illustrated by Kit Chase

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2014

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/Penguin

ISBN: 978-0-399-25700-1

Keywords: Friendship

Oliver cannot tag his playmates when they hide in trees until they figure out a way to play together. Appealing watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.