Tobias, the Quig, and the Rumplenut Tree

by Tim Robinson

Standing alone in a yard, a rumplenut tree sadly ponders its solitude, wishing for a bird to carry its rumplenuts beyond its shade so that new rumplenut seedlings can grow. And just over yonder roosts... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890817201
• ISBN13: 9781890817206
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Winslowhouse International
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Must buy for the holidays

Tobias, the Quig and the Rumplenut Tree has become the family favorite book. It will be our family gift to everyone we know for the holidays. Great illustrations and a wonderful lyrical story. Put this on your list for holiday gifts.

4 year-old nephew carries it everywhere

I gave "Tobias" to my nephew on his 4th birthday and he carries it with him everywhere. Each time I've visited since, he insists that I read it to him. A wonderful story with colorful, creative illustrations.

Birthday book of the year

This is our birthday gift of choice this year for all the young people and babies we know. It's a timely, gentle adventure story embellished by sumptuous drawings and the rhymes of a truly clever wordsmith. Mr. Robinson clearly has a high opinion of young children and their ability to understand a fable with an environmental message couched in intelligent verse. Thanks to him and his publisher from a grateful parent!

A Modern Day Fable

First drawn to the brilliant cover illustration, the story inside was beyond expectation! A moral tale for all from 4 to 99, amusingly told (and with much better rhyme!) A young good samaritan helps endangered species, in this case the quigs and the rumplenut trees. The last page sums up what Mr. Robinson has done; told a story to be passed from the old to the young.

A real gem!

Tobias, the Quig and the Rumplenut Tree is artfully written and beautifully illustrated. When read aloud, the rhythm and rhyme of the words flow over one with grace and style. The accompanying drawings are vibrant with color and movement and are bound to capture any child's attention. I highly recommend this book and do hope that parents will take the time to share this wonderful tale with their children.