The Dueling Oak - Holmes, Tana
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It's said that New Orleans' "culture doesn't come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets." It is a proud city with interwoven stories of fun and food mixed with the horror of slavery and tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. With that much history, who better to tell the story of The Big Easy than its oldest resident, The Dueling Oak in New Orleans City Park? This latest installment of The History Tree series still asks, "if old trees could talk, what would they say?" The Dueling Oak is a Spanish moss covered "celebritree" that makes the Crescent City come alive with the exploits of…mehr

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It's said that New Orleans' "culture doesn't come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets." It is a proud city with interwoven stories of fun and food mixed with the horror of slavery and tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. With that much history, who better to tell the story of The Big Easy than its oldest resident, The Dueling Oak in New Orleans City Park? This latest installment of The History Tree series still asks, "if old trees could talk, what would they say?" The Dueling Oak is a Spanish moss covered "celebritree" that makes the Crescent City come alive with the exploits of colorful, vastly diverse characters spanning 3 centuries. From pirates like Jean LaFitte to professional passers like #9, The Dueling Oak transports you and your child to one of the world's greatest cities-- beignets, brass bands, and beads included. The History Tree Series books provide enriching content to the adult reader so that they can share with the little ones who are hearing the tale. The loving guidance of a parent, teacher, or older reader help the child understand the amazing events in their heritage and where they fit in the story. Rhyming text and beautiful illustrations will make your child want to read The Dueling Oak again and again!
Autorenporträt
Tana Holmes is an award-winning thirty-year professional educator, a mom, and a nature lover. As an author, her work with The History Tree Series is intended to empower the adult reader to share amazing events with their little audience in a fun way. Mrs. Holmes' work is endorsed by parents, artists, teachers, and librarians who feel that the concept of an ancient tree story teller is creative, entertaining, and engaging. As more volumes in the series debut, she anticipates an opportunity to reach children globally with their own local "celebritree" story teller. Visit her and the History Trees at www.historytreeseries.com. Tana Holmes lives in Katy, TX with her husband, Bryant, and two dogs.