Original drawing by Aaron Becker. Created for Survivor Tree, written by Marcie Colleen, illustrated by Aaron Becker.
About the Book:“This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.
One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.
This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature’s cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy—and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.”
Original watercolors, sketches, and prints now on view in our gallery, September 2nd to October 2nd, 2021: Aaron Becker: Survivor Tree
Original drawing by Aaron Becker. Created for Survivor Tree, written by Marcie Colleen, illustrated by Aaron Becker.
About the Book:“This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.
One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.
This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature’s cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy—and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.”
Original pencil sketch of cover concepts for the New York Times Book Review, 2013. Based on the world and characters in Becker’s book, Journey, the first book in his children’s wordless picture book trilogy.
Frame measures approx 15.5” x 13.5” (frame and mat sizes depicted here are approximations)
$500.00
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