The Tree of the Child

About the Book

"The Tree of the Child" is a grand little book interlacing the beauty and magic of life, and the joy and mystery of nature blossoming forth in prose and eloquent artwork. I have experienced the evolution and passion of this book, from the first concept to the culmination of it, from the first illustration to the last one, from the first sentence to the final word. The result is a rich and heart warming tale with incredible imagination, deep soul and the strength of spirit to create manifest destiny. A wonderful adventure awaits you in "The Tree of the Child", an adventure that embraces the light of "Unconditional Love" materializing from the ever expanding Universe. Mr. Kim Gruelle "The Ragedy Man" Kim Gruelle is the grandson of Johnny Gruelle, creator of Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy. " An Outstanding Tribute to Trees" With trees as her muse, South Carolinian Susan Dean presents a spellbinding prose-and-poetry picture book. To the soulful and the contemplative, the poetry genre has long served as the perfect avenue for artistic and philosophical self-expression; a virtual refuge for the dreamer, the thinker, and the eloquent alike. This endlessly colorful realm is set to gain a talented, pensive newcomer in poet-artist-scientist Susan H. Dean who, in a newly released work, helms up one unforgettable prose-and-poetry picture book. The Tree of the Child is a dazzling mix of poetry, prose, and spellbinding artwork; a masterfully crafted album of thoughts and imagery that salutes the mystery, the beauty, and endless mystique of the trees. Brilliantly expressed through words and imagery, the theme of this picture book wonderfully showcases the multi-faceted talents of poet-artist Susan H. Dean. Through the pages of this work, readers are introduced to some of life’s most inspiring truths, diversely expressed through Dean’s words and artwork. Brimming with wisdom, visual beauty, and inspiration, this work of art wonderfully broadcasts the soulful voice of one of the most talented and contemplative minds in literature today.

About the Author

Susan Dean is a biologist, educator, musician, artist, gardener, and mother of four children. Most of her life she has worked for non-profit organizations and has been recognized for community service