Synopses & Reviews
A delicately illustrated and engaging guide to trees for children What sort of tree did Robin Hood's bow come from? What pine tree drops its needles in the winter? How did the "Monkey-puzzle" get its name? These are just some of the wonderful facts to be discovered inside this book. From century-old oaks and hollies to beech trees and willows, beautiful illustrations and simple text help children identify the trees they see every day, whether they live in the country or the city. With a tree scrapbook in the back to fill in and keep, this book is a wonderful way of encouraging a child to interact with their environment, helping them to respect and protect the trees that surround them. This resource teaches that trees give us shade and the oxygen we breathe, like tall green giants that watch over usand they are beautiful!
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"A must-have resource for all environmentally aware schools." —The School Librarian
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"I recommend this book to any parent keen to pass on a love of nature to their children." —Alan Titchmarsh on A Little Guide to Wild Flowers
Synopsis
A delicately illustrated and engaging guide to trees for children What sort of tree did Robin Hood's bow come from? What pine tree drops its needles in the winter? How did the "Monkey-puzzle" get its name? These are just some of the wonderful facts to be discovered inside this book. From century-old oaks and hollies to beech trees and willows, beautiful illustrations and simple text help children identify the trees they see every day, whether they live in the country or the city. With a tree scrapbook in the back to fill in and keep, this book is a wonderful way of encouraging a child to interact with their environment, helping them to respect and protect the trees that surround them. This resource teaches that trees give us shade and the oxygen we breathe, like tall green giants that watch over us--and they are beautiful
Synopsis
What sort of tree did Robin Hood’s bow come from? What pine tree drops its needles in the winter and how did the monkey puzzle get its name? These are just some of the wonderful facts that you’ll discover inside this book. This book is a wonderful way of encouraging a child to interact with their environment, helping them to respect and protect the trees that surround them.
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About the Author
Charlotte Voake is an internationally acclaimed childrens author and artist whose titles include Ginger, Hello Twins, and the Smarties Silver Medal Award-winning Pizza Kittens. Kate Petty was the author of a number of novelty and pop-up books, including The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book and The Perfect Punctuation Book. Jo Elworthy is the author of George and Flora's Secret Garden.