Walking Trees Race by Vanessa Hua • The

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Walking Trees Race by Vanessa Hua • TheLily wants a tree for her birthday. Although she and her father live in a tiny dark apartment, she promises to give it water and sun and air. But after she receives her treewhom she names Georgeeven Lily cant imagine how their daily walks will change the neighborhood! With George in a wagon, the two friends explore Lilys street, greeting neighbors who are happy to sit in Georges shade. It turns out hes the only tree on the street! Soon Lilys friends