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Zee Grows a Tree
Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2021
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 978-0-7636-9754-9
Keywords: trees; plants; nature; growing
Zee nurtures and grows with a tree that was planted on the day she was born. Information about trees weaves through the story. Mixed media illustrations, back matter.