Be a Tree!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Be a Tree!

By Maria Gianferrari, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

Discover how trees inspire us to connect, grow, and thrive together.

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40 pages· 291 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Explore the profound connection between humans and trees in this poetic journey. Discover how our spines mirror trunks, our skin resembles bark, and our hearts echo heartwood. Trees communicate, share, and support each other, teaching us the power of community and resilience. Can we learn to stand tall and nurture one another like these majestic giants? This beautifully illustrated book invites you to see the world through the wisdom of trees, inspiring us to be better, stronger, and more connected.

From the publisher

A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees–and what humans can learn from them Stand tall. Stretch your branches to the sun. Be a tree! We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. And, like humans, trees are social. They “talk” to spread information; they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of one another. They are stronger together. In this gorgeous and poetic celebration of one of nature’s greatest creations, acclaimed author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala both compare us to the beauty and majesty of trees–and gently share the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
291
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about treesBooks about communityBooks about the environmentBooks about the bodyBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 30, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The illustrations in this book were made with watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419744228

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