The Shrinking of Treehorn facts for kids
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| Author | Florence Parry Heide |
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| Illustrator | Edward Gorey |
| Genre | Children |
| Publisher | Holiday House |
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Publication date
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1971 |
| Pages | 63 |
| ISBN | 0-8234-0189-8 |
| OCLC | 277918 |
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| LC Class | PZ7.H36 Sh |
| Followed by | Treehorn's Treasure |
The Shrinking of Treehorn is a cool children's book written by Florence Parry Heide. It has unique drawings by Edward Gorey. This book first came out in 1971. It's all about a boy named Treehorn who starts shrinking, and his parents don't even seem to notice!
What Happens to Treehorn?
Imagine waking up and getting smaller! That's what happens to Treehorn. The story starts with a mysterious line: "Something very strange was happening to Treehorn." He quickly finds out he's shrinking. For example, he can't reach his candy bars anymore. The book never tells us why he shrinks.
Even when his parents notice, they don't seem worried. They just say, "Maybe he's doing it on purpose, just to be different." In the end, Treehorn magically returns to his normal size.
Treehorn's Other Adventures
The Shrinking of Treehorn is the first book in a series. The next book is Treehorn's Treasure, which came out in 1981. After that, Treehorn's Wish was published in 1984.
You can find all three stories together in one big book. This collection is called The Treehorn Trilogy. It was released in 2006.
Treehorn on the Big Screen
Good news for fans of Treehorn! As of 2019, there are plans for an animated movie. Famous director Ron Howard is set to direct it. The animation work would be done by a company called Animal Logic. Paramount Pictures would help distribute the film.
