About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the changing colors of the trees or asks where the seeds in the garden come from. It is a perfect choice for slowing down and fostering a sense of awe for the natural world. Through the journey of a sugar maple, children learn about the patient, cyclical nature of life and growth. Lois Ehlert uses her signature collage style to explain the biology of a tree, from its beginnings as a winged seed to its journey through a tree nursery and eventually into a child's backyard. It is a gentle, informative, and visually stunning introduction to botany and seasonal shifts. The book emphasizes the bond between humans and nature, making it an ideal choice for young explorers who love to collect leaves or dig in the dirt.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and grounded in nature and biology. Even the transition of seasons is handled with a sense of wonder rather than loss.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is a 'collector' (someone who fills their pockets with acorns and leaves) and needs a framework to understand how those small objects fit into a larger system.
