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Be a Tree!

By Maria Gianferrari
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Be a Tree! by Maria Gianferrari is a charming children's book that invites readers to explore the wonders of trees and their intricate ecosystems. Through beautiful prose, the book draws parallels between trees and human communities, illustrating the interconnectedness of life. With vibrant illustrations, it encourages young readers to appreciate nature and discover how trees play a crucial role in the environment.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you are fascinated by nature and the environment. It cleverly combines lyrical text with beautiful illustrations to teach young readers about the wonders and importance of trees, encouraging them to connect with the natural world around them.

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Be a Tree!

Compares the structures and functions of trees to human bodies, shows the interconnectness and dependence of trees in a forest, and urges readers to communicate, share, and care for one another. Includes notes on the anatomy of a tree, ways to help save trees, and how to help in one's community.

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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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Be a Tree! by Maria Gianferrari has received positive reviews for its poetic narrative and vibrant watercolours, offering readers engaging and accessible poetry. It encourages readers to draw inspiration from nature's grace, strength, and endurance, promoting a sense of collective existence and unity with nature. The book provides a gentle reminder to seek guidance from the natural world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419744228

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: 4 colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maria Gianferrari

About the Author

Maria Gianferrari has always loved trees. She has climbed fig trees in Italy, stood under stately coastal redwoods and twisted Torrey pines, and marveled at mitten-shaped sassafras leaves, colorful coral trees, and sawtooth oak acorn nests. She lives with her family in a house encircled by trees, one of which is a spruce planted in memory of her beloved dog, Becca. Be a Tree! is her first book with Abrams.

Felicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton, and The Hideout by Susanna Mattiangeli, as well as her own book of recipes for children, What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street? She grew up between Italy and Australia and now lives in Rome with her family.

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