Somebody Else's Nut Tree and Other Tales from Children

by Ruth Krauss

First published 1958

A young boy stumbles into another child's secret nut tree, sparking a world of imaginative adventures. Krauss's stories capture the wonder, humor, and poignancy of childhood perspectives - from fairies and rabbits to the complexities of foster care. At the emotional core, these tales remind us of the depth and richness within every child's inner world.

Genres: fiction, family, family-life, childrens-classics

Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical

Tropes: found-family

Period: 20th-century

48 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins

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