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    The Whistle Thorn Tree
    The Whistle Thorn Tree
    The Whistle Thorn Tree
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    The Whistle Thorn Tree

    By Michelle de Villiers

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    There is a small tree in Africa with a big secret. How do you make friends when you have sharp, pointy thorns? Find out in this heartwarming illustrated story.

    From advance copy reviews:
    "... a poetic story of environmental symbiosis...full of lively colour, expressive animals, animated fire and wind, and in the centre of it all - the iconic and musical acacia tree." (S.T.)

    "Ek is mal oor die boek! Dit is so 'n mooi storie!" (G.P.)

    "We loved it! The illustrations are just beautiful... water colours, I'm guessing? -just lovely." (T.P.)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichelle de Villiers
    Release dateMar 4, 2017
    ISBN9780995911505
    The Whistle Thorn Tree
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    Michelle de Villiers

    I am first and foremost a reader. I love languages: each language opens another door. I enjoy writing children's stories, especially picture books. I also paint and sculpt.

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