has never been heard before. The model of a tree on the earth in space became the underlying structure for the collaborative Singing Tree mural process. Over 21,000 people from 52 countries have created an international Singing Tree Forest of 110 murals so far. Singing Trees are a visual model of democracy and a vehicle for peace building. The project adheres to three principals of nature: It is replicable. It has a clear goal with local conditions determining the form. It is based on interdependence. Each Singing Tree is a different conversation about an issue that is of importance to the community. It is an artifact of a shared vision of success. The themes of the murals have ranged from autism, freedom from addiction, homelessness, peace, sustainability, innovation, the gift of femininity, gratitude, appreciation and the diversity that makes America great. The Singing Tree Collaborative Mural Methodology is based on the consciousness that: Humans occupy a rare and precious planet Trees and nature are essential for human survival and the model for our flourishing All the leaves of the tree work for the benefit of the tree and have an important role Like trees, Humans can create prosperity, health and beauty for all The collaborative mural process is a vehicle for conversation that transforms the greatest challenges an organization or community is facing, drawing upon the genius and wisdom of the community to envision a shared vision of success and spark innovations. Anyone is free to create a Singing Tree in their community. Kate Seredy's novel has spawned a flowering of the opposite of war - an inclusive invitation for all people to create together. References 1939 American novels American children's novels Newbery Honor-winning works Novels set in Hungary Novels set during World War I Novels about orphans Viking Press books 1939 children's books