Redwoods

Written & illustrated by Jason Chin

A boy's train ride turns magical as a book transports him to ancient redwood forests.

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40 pages· 1,110 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy's mundane subway ride transforms when he discovers a book about redwoods. As he reads, he's whisked away to California's majestic forests, climbing into the towering canopy. Each page reveals secrets of these ancient giants, blending adventure with fascinating facts. Will he return to his ordinary world, or is this journey just the beginning? Dive into a tale where knowledge and imagination intertwine, making the extraordinary possible.

From the publisher

Jason Chin’s Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages. An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests. A ordinary subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels–all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin’s first book is innovative nonfiction set within a strong and beautiful picture storybook. Chin’s approach makes Redwoods a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.

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