The Red Tree (Shaun Tan) facts for kids
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First edition cover
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| Author | Shaun Tan |
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| Illustrator | Shaun Tan |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Publisher | Lothian Books |
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Publication date
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2001 |
| Media type | Picture book |
| Pages | 24 |
| ISBN | 9780734401724 |
| OCLC | 155754630 |
| A823.3 | |
The Red Tree is a special picture book from 2001. It was written and illustrated by Shaun Tan. This book takes readers on a journey through a world that sometimes feels dark. It explores feelings of sadness and loneliness.
The pictures in the book are very unique. They are called surreal, which means they mix real things with dream-like or imaginary things. This makes the images feel a bit strange but also very powerful. The words in the book are few, but they match the mood of the pictures perfectly.
Story of Hope
The story of The Red Tree is about a young girl with red hair. She feels very alone and sad in her world. The book shows how she experiences these difficult feelings. It's like the pictures help us understand what she's going through.
The Red Leaf Symbol
Throughout the book, a small red leaf appears in almost every picture. This leaf comes from a red tree. It follows the girl on her journey. The red leaf is a symbol of hope. Even when things seem dark, there is always a little bit of hope present.
The red leaf shows how the girl feels and what she worries about. It's a quiet reminder that even in sad times, hope is still there. At the very end of the story, the little girl finds a beautiful red-leafed tree growing right in her bedroom. She stands next to it, smiling. This shows that she has found her hope.
About the Author
Shaun Tan is the author and illustrator of The Red Tree. He is known for creating many amazing picture books. His books often explore important topics. These can include feelings, fitting in, and understanding different cultures.
Awards and Recognition
The Red Tree has won several awards. These awards show how much people appreciate the book's story and art.
- Winner of NSW Premier's Literary Award Patricia Wrightson Prize 2002
- Shortlisted for APA Design Awards: Scholastic Best Designed Children's Book 2002
- Shortlisted for Western Australian Premier's Book Awards: Children's Books 2009
