TREES! What would our Earth be without trees? Two fun picture books about trees.



ABOUT THE BOOK

An utterly charming picture book that celebrates a child’s sense of curiosity about the world with playful yet thoughtful questions about trees—perfect for fans of Julie Fogliano and Ruth Krauss.

Do tiny trees dream of being big?
Do the tallest trees get lonely?
What part is the heart of a tree?

Follow along as a lively little girl explores the natural world, asking questions big and small. Filled with wonder and joy, Some Questions About Trees is a celebration of how children see the world. 

REVIEW

A little girl takes the time to look at and appreciate the trees around her.  As she does so, she asks questions such as, "Where do trees live?" and What part is the heart of a tree?" It's the illustrations though that make this book so joyful.  The smile on the little girl's face as she plays in the leaves, the girl using a stethoscope on a tree to check it's heart and, my personal favorite, the little girl hugging a tree.  The questions remind readers to think more deeply about the world around us. The adorable illustrations made me smile. Interestingly, while the text doesn't mention it, the girl and the trees travel through the seasons in the illustrations. There is much here for young readers and their caretakers to discuss together and enjoy.





ABOUT THE BOOK

Jory John’s Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn’s grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows.

Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he’s the first of his friends to jump off the oak tree, he’s on his way into the wide world, full of new experiences that fill his little heart with excitement!

But when a squirrel buries Acorn deep underground, the thrill-seeking Acorn finds himself forced to stay still, in the darkness, for a long time. To turn this biggest setback into a wild adventure, Acorn may have to change from the inside out.

REVIEW

Acorn drops from his tree eager to experience what life has to offer, "I just want to roll," he says.  As he bounces down the hill he runs into a squirrel, which makes him nervous at first but eventually thrills him because he is "a wild little thing'. As the story continues, Acorn sees both the good and bad of life.  When he finally ends up buried and starts to grow, at heart, he remains wild at heart.  Even though his life and circumstances change, he finds a way to enjoy each stage.  Later on, as a full grown oak tree, he encourages the acorns to 'Go for it!'  Growing up can be a scary thing for some kids, but as this book clearly demonstrates, it can also be an amazing and remarkable process. Themes of courage, finding the good in life, and being yourself shine through in a fun and entertaining way.  Gibson's delightful illustrations provide a bright and cheerful compliment to Arena's text. A delightful book about the ups and downs of life.


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