Drumroll, please?
April 30, 2012
Earlybird and I are very happy to announce the winner of our Arbor Day Giveaway!
It's ... Joan Clark!
And here is Joan's lovely comment regarding her favorite tree:
"My favorite tree is the Redwood. The only place it grows is along the Northern California coast. It is one of the tallest trees but what I think makes it extra-special is it's root system. Unlike a lot of trees, the roots of the Redwood tree are very, very shallow. They don't have tap root growing deep into the ground to help anchor them and help hold them upright in stormy, windy weather. But the Redwood tree stays upright because the shallow roots reach out and intertwine with the roots of the Redwood trees growing nearby. Because of the intertwined roots the trees "help" each other. They remind me of the way family helps each other through the storms of life and the importance of the family connection."
Congratulations, Joan! I will be in touch later today to arrange mailing details, and I hope you and your family enjoy The Happiness Tree as much as we have. You will be pleased to know the Redwood is, in fact, one of the trees featured in this book - indeed, it's plays a starring role. :)
And THANK YOU you to everyone who helped with Earlybird's project! We had 62 replies to our Arbor Day poll! We have not yet tallied the individual tree votes, but our results will be featured in EB's science fair project and my forthcoming newsletter. I really enjoyed reading all your thoughts on trees and why you chose a particular species. Some had to do with a tree's qualities while some were tied to fond memories ... and all were just lovely to read.
Now, a few of you asked Earlybird to share his favorite tree, and when asked, he immediately replied:
A Christmas Tree!
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So I thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts and help out my boy with his project. I've said it before, and I'll say it again ... I have the absolute nicest readers anywhere. Honestly, I appreciate your support and encouragement so much!
Well, have a marvelous Monday, my friends ... I'll see you here again very soon!
:)