{"id":116783,"date":"2025-09-03T13:19:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/116783\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:19:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:19:13","slug":"new-childrens-book-shines-with-northern-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/116783\/","title":{"rendered":"New children\u2019s book \u2018shines with northern spirit\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new children\u2019s book from a Yellowknife author shares a story of resilience, kindness and friendship.<\/p>\n

Northern Quill Publishing announced the publication of The Last Tree in a Tuesday news release.<\/p>\n

The NWT-based publishing house said the book, written by Erika Nyyssonen and illustrated by Lucas Green, \u201cshines with northern spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Northern Quill\u2019s description, The Last Tree tells the story of a lonely spruce growing beyond the treeline who meets passing animals. Just when it seems like the tree will be alone forever, new friendships begin to take root.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis beautifully illustrated tale reminds readers that when kindness is planted, even the loneliest hearts can bloom,\u201d Northern Quill stated.<\/p>\n

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Nyyssonen, who has lived in Yellowknife her whole life, is also the author of Gus and Pogo Go to the Vet. <\/p>\n

Nyyssonen previously worked with Green, a Vancouver-based illustrator, on the award-winning graphic novel King Warrior, which she co-authored with her husband Jay Bulckaert.<\/p>\n

\"\"A page from The Last Tree.<\/p>\n

Northern Quill said The Last Tree was selected from 24 submissions during its 2024 intake process for publishing.<\/p>\n

Co-owner Amber Henry said the story \u201cstood out with its beautiful message of northern strength and unity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nyyssonen is one of several authors set to attend a northern book fair taking place at the Yellowknife Visitor Centre on November 8 from 10am till 2pm.<\/p>\n

The Last Tree is available at Yellowknife Books, Signed, Sundog Trading Post, the Yellowknife Historical Museum and Northern Quill Publishing\u2019s website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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