Have you ever had bubble gum stuck in your hair? If you fall asleep while chewing gum, that might just happen as it does in this silly story where craziness piles up as this family tries many creative and strange ways to get the gum out.

Celebrates the skilled women and men who work to see the plans of architects, engineers, and designers brought to life

In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring.

On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree's home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: the tree had survived.

Dubbed the "Survivor Tree," it was moved to the Bronx to recover. And in the thoughtful care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Callery pear was nursed back to health. Almost a decade later, the Survivor Tree returned home and was planted in the 9/11 Memorial to provide beauty and comfort...and also hope.

This is the story of that tree--and of a nation in recovery. Told from the tree's perspective, This Very Tree is a touching tribute to first responders, the resilience of America, and the restorative power of community.

Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith.