Every child knows what it is like to get a ball or kite stuck in a tree. Mark's book will fire the imagination of children as they search for numerous items and problem solve with innovative solutions. 'Oh no' yelled Zac. 'That tree won't give my new ball back.' Will Zac get his ball back? Join Zac and his friends in this wonderfully lyrical and humorous tale of misadventure with the mischievous gobbling tree. Mark uses witty rhyme and descriptive imagery to engage emergent readers. Susy's colourful illustrations will delight all children. Mark Carthew is our most energetic children's author; he is likely to appear at a school, or Writer's festival near you at any time over the next 12 months. Either in Australia or New Zealand Mark is also published by Random House as well as New Frontier.