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21 Things to Do With a Tree
A fresh and fun outdoors activity book to learn about and make friends with your very own (chosen) tree! First, select the friendly wooden giant that you want to get to know, then meet and explore it more fully with 21 games and activities, all taking place in the great outdoors. Hug your tree, rub its bark, ask your tree how old it is and meet the animals that make their homes in its branches. You can also take a bath with your tree (a forest bath that is!), play games together, and make forest art. This playful approach to an outdoor activity book supports learning, helps foster a vital bond with nature and stimulates creative and imaginative play for children of 6 and over.Contents Say hooray for trees! Choose your tree Meet your tree Hug your tree Draw a portrait of your tree Rub your tree's bark Ask your tree its age Measure your tree Talk leaves to your tree Watch your tree over the year Breathe with your tree Meet your tree's animal friends Can you eat your tree? Picnic with your tree Play tree tag Dream a tree house Climb your tree Make forest art Plant a new tree Thank your tree Look after your tree More things to do with a tree Mini tree glossary
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2023
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September 9, 2023
In a Nutshell: A planet-friendly book in every way possible. Informative, inspiring, and practical. Loved it!
If you had asked me for a list of “things to do with a tree”, I would have probably mentioned basic actions like climb it, hug it, sit under it, and watch the animals/birds/nests in the branches. That’s it. I don’t think I could have jotted down even ten items for an arboreal agenda. And here is a book with a whopping twenty-one things that readers can do with/around trees.
Here’s where the authors took the simple premise and pushed it up to the highest level of excellence:
🌳 The list of twenty-one items doesn’t comprise merely simple activities like the ones I mentioned earlier. Each item is expanded to include additional information connected to that specific point. For example, “Talk leaves with your tree” has details on the physical structure and the function of leaves, the reason most leaves are green, and the various leaf shapes. “Climb your tree” has a checklist of what to ensure *before* the climb, and also a list of advisory points about tree-climbing precautions.
🌳 Though every page is choc-a-bloc with information, it never seems cluttered. The structure is easy to read and assimilate. Rather than being presented in large textual stacks, the content is broken across the page in tiny, manageable chunks such that the effect isn’t overwhelming to young readers.
🌳 There are special activities on some pages that kids can expend their creative juices on, such as guessing a tree’s height or making a forest picture.
🌳 The content is at a vocabulary level fairly manageable for the target audience of grades 1-3.
🌳 The illustrations are exactly as they ought to be for a nature-themed book. Every page is hued with an earth-toned palette, with green dominating the space. The little children peppering the natural sketches cover diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, ensuring the inclusivity.
🌳 My favourite part as a parent: Ample reminders and warnings and guiding points about things to do or not to do while carrying out the activities. At any point where there is a chance of a mishap, there is a note attached, reminding children to be careful. These are not just in terms of the children’s safety but also general behavioural guidelines around trees such as no littering or plucking. It’s nice to see books take a responsible approach towards safety.
🌳 Don’t you just love books that ‘walk the talk’? This book, as with all Ivy Kids titles, will be printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, local to where they will be sold. When publishers care about sustainability and highlight this in their books, little readers also realise the importance of reduce and reuse.
What more would you want? Education, entertainment, illustrations, moral values, and sustainability – this little package has everything!
Strongly recommended. Will work great for discussions as well as action at homes, schools, and libraries.
5 tree-loving stars.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the DRC of “21 Things to Do With a Tree”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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If you had asked me for a list of “things to do with a tree”, I would have probably mentioned basic actions like climb it, hug it, sit under it, and watch the animals/birds/nests in the branches. That’s it. I don’t think I could have jotted down even ten items for an arboreal agenda. And here is a book with a whopping twenty-one things that readers can do with/around trees.
Here’s where the authors took the simple premise and pushed it up to the highest level of excellence:
🌳 The list of twenty-one items doesn’t comprise merely simple activities like the ones I mentioned earlier. Each item is expanded to include additional information connected to that specific point. For example, “Talk leaves with your tree” has details on the physical structure and the function of leaves, the reason most leaves are green, and the various leaf shapes. “Climb your tree” has a checklist of what to ensure *before* the climb, and also a list of advisory points about tree-climbing precautions.
🌳 Though every page is choc-a-bloc with information, it never seems cluttered. The structure is easy to read and assimilate. Rather than being presented in large textual stacks, the content is broken across the page in tiny, manageable chunks such that the effect isn’t overwhelming to young readers.
🌳 There are special activities on some pages that kids can expend their creative juices on, such as guessing a tree’s height or making a forest picture.
🌳 The content is at a vocabulary level fairly manageable for the target audience of grades 1-3.
🌳 The illustrations are exactly as they ought to be for a nature-themed book. Every page is hued with an earth-toned palette, with green dominating the space. The little children peppering the natural sketches cover diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, ensuring the inclusivity.
🌳 My favourite part as a parent: Ample reminders and warnings and guiding points about things to do or not to do while carrying out the activities. At any point where there is a chance of a mishap, there is a note attached, reminding children to be careful. These are not just in terms of the children’s safety but also general behavioural guidelines around trees such as no littering or plucking. It’s nice to see books take a responsible approach towards safety.
🌳 Don’t you just love books that ‘walk the talk’? This book, as with all Ivy Kids titles, will be printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, local to where they will be sold. When publishers care about sustainability and highlight this in their books, little readers also realise the importance of reduce and reuse.
What more would you want? Education, entertainment, illustrations, moral values, and sustainability – this little package has everything!
Strongly recommended. Will work great for discussions as well as action at homes, schools, and libraries.
5 tree-loving stars.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the DRC of “21 Things to Do With a Tree”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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September 4, 2023
5 Stars!
Oh, god! I’m in lovveee…
I moment I saw the book on NetGalley, I knew I had to read it. As the title suggests, the book details 21 things a child can do with a tree. The list starts with choosing a tree and ends with looking after it. The rest of it covers different ways to understand a tree and spend quality time in nature (with and without friends).
The entire content is thoughtful and comes with enough safety instructions (with some repetitions) so that kids don’t end up hurting themselves. The rest of it provides information about trees in general. From different parts of a tree to types of leaves, animals & birds living in the trees, seasonal growth, etc., the information is crisp and to the point.
There are enough bits of humor to keep kids entertained as they learn about the importance of trees. It also promotes fun activities with friends and family.
The text is tiny, though. One page has a different design to fit the layout (which won’t be a problem for physical copies). However, I love that the publishers print their books on recycled paper to keep them planet-friendly.
The illustrations are perfect for the book. They seem like crayons (or maybe mixed with some watercolor). The pastel background with soft shades of greens, browns, and reds makes this gentle on the eyes. Diversity and inclusivity are seamlessly presented in the illustrations.
To summarize, 21 Things to Do With a Tree is a book every family should have in their home. Read it with your little ones and not-so-little ones. In fact, even you can do the same things with them. Imagine how much fun that would be!
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Kids Eco and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#21ThingstoDoWithaTree #NetGalley
Oh, god! I’m in lovveee…
I moment I saw the book on NetGalley, I knew I had to read it. As the title suggests, the book details 21 things a child can do with a tree. The list starts with choosing a tree and ends with looking after it. The rest of it covers different ways to understand a tree and spend quality time in nature (with and without friends).
The entire content is thoughtful and comes with enough safety instructions (with some repetitions) so that kids don’t end up hurting themselves. The rest of it provides information about trees in general. From different parts of a tree to types of leaves, animals & birds living in the trees, seasonal growth, etc., the information is crisp and to the point.
There are enough bits of humor to keep kids entertained as they learn about the importance of trees. It also promotes fun activities with friends and family.
The text is tiny, though. One page has a different design to fit the layout (which won’t be a problem for physical copies). However, I love that the publishers print their books on recycled paper to keep them planet-friendly.
The illustrations are perfect for the book. They seem like crayons (or maybe mixed with some watercolor). The pastel background with soft shades of greens, browns, and reds makes this gentle on the eyes. Diversity and inclusivity are seamlessly presented in the illustrations.
To summarize, 21 Things to Do With a Tree is a book every family should have in their home. Read it with your little ones and not-so-little ones. In fact, even you can do the same things with them. Imagine how much fun that would be!
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Kids Eco and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#21ThingstoDoWithaTree #NetGalley
July 12, 2023
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
21 Things to do With a Tree is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction book for children with 21 ideas if activities you can do using, and centred around trees. This would be perfect for any outdoorsy child and nature lover and great for family activities too. Each activity has a one or two page spread and draws the eye immediately! So much thought and effort has been put into this book and it clearly shows. I loved the infographics and would suggest this for educational and forest school teachers to use too.
21 Things to do With a Tree is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction book for children with 21 ideas if activities you can do using, and centred around trees. This would be perfect for any outdoorsy child and nature lover and great for family activities too. Each activity has a one or two page spread and draws the eye immediately! So much thought and effort has been put into this book and it clearly shows. I loved the infographics and would suggest this for educational and forest school teachers to use too.
July 13, 2023
3 ⭐️
I get that this book is trying to get kids interested in trees, but it takes some shortcuts and thought jumps I'm uneasy about.
First, should choosing a tree really be one of the things you can do WITH a tree? The title of the book implies that there is already a guaranteed tree. Selecting a tree means that there was no tree to begin with which is counter to the book's title. If you, the reader, are choosing a tree what part of this "thing" is the tree doing? Existing?
Taking a bath with one's tree is a very odd way to say "enjoy your tree" or even "bask in your tree". The fact that there needs to be an explanation that the reader is not actually taking a bath completely defeats the purpose of saying you are taking a bath with the tree.
Now that you have established yourself with your tree, out of nowhere you are planting a different tree. Not even using anything from the tree you already selected. Not exactly a good show of loyalty.
Is it really making a (tree) house together if all you are doing is coming up with ideas? If you were really making the (tree) house there would be a discussion about the materials needed. This could lead into some awkward territory when you have to explain to your child that in order to make their tree into a tree house other trees have to be sacrificed.
Ultimately, here is what I am trying to say. This book is clearly intended to lead kids toward being an environmentalist, but it doesn't want to inform the kids of any hardships that come with trees. Where is the part about pruning a tree to encourage trees to develop a strong structure and reduce the likelihood of damage during severe weather? What about the need to clear areas of trees if the area is overgrown with loose brush as those areas are a breeding ground for forest fires? If you are trying to inform kids about trees you need to add in some elements of reality in between using fallen leaves to make pictures.
Thank you, NetGalley and [Publisher] for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
I get that this book is trying to get kids interested in trees, but it takes some shortcuts and thought jumps I'm uneasy about.
First, should choosing a tree really be one of the things you can do WITH a tree? The title of the book implies that there is already a guaranteed tree. Selecting a tree means that there was no tree to begin with which is counter to the book's title. If you, the reader, are choosing a tree what part of this "thing" is the tree doing? Existing?
Taking a bath with one's tree is a very odd way to say "enjoy your tree" or even "bask in your tree". The fact that there needs to be an explanation that the reader is not actually taking a bath completely defeats the purpose of saying you are taking a bath with the tree.
Now that you have established yourself with your tree, out of nowhere you are planting a different tree. Not even using anything from the tree you already selected. Not exactly a good show of loyalty.
Is it really making a (tree) house together if all you are doing is coming up with ideas? If you were really making the (tree) house there would be a discussion about the materials needed. This could lead into some awkward territory when you have to explain to your child that in order to make their tree into a tree house other trees have to be sacrificed.
Ultimately, here is what I am trying to say. This book is clearly intended to lead kids toward being an environmentalist, but it doesn't want to inform the kids of any hardships that come with trees. Where is the part about pruning a tree to encourage trees to develop a strong structure and reduce the likelihood of damage during severe weather? What about the need to clear areas of trees if the area is overgrown with loose brush as those areas are a breeding ground for forest fires? If you are trying to inform kids about trees you need to add in some elements of reality in between using fallen leaves to make pictures.
Thank you, NetGalley and [Publisher] for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
June 28, 2023
This book helps broadens your child's mind about the wisdom of trees and how recycling helps them.
The knowledge on these lovely illustrated pages is priceless. It is an educative, active book with priceless data.
The knowledge on these lovely illustrated pages is priceless. It is an educative, active book with priceless data.
August 18, 2023
This is a wonderful outdoor activity book which teaches children 21 things they can do with a tree. My daughter and I loved it, and we got some great ideas of what games and activities we can do with the trees in our garden. We both love trees, so this book is perfect for us. I highly recommend this book, as it is amazing!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
June 18, 2023
As a child that both obsessed over my favorite infographic children’s encyclopedia and spent a lot of time barefoot in my favorite climbing tree, this book felt like home.
I m always immediately enamored by nature activity guides that include simple, yet stunning illustrations and infographics. Something that this book does so well that it’s targeted toward kids. While I plan to use this book to inspire child-friendly nature curriculum for my work as a environmental educator, this book is well intended for kids to read and use on their own.
I can just see my young self toting around this book and trying all the suggested activities had it been available when I was younger. I can’t wait to use it to help teach with!
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of this activity book!
I m always immediately enamored by nature activity guides that include simple, yet stunning illustrations and infographics. Something that this book does so well that it’s targeted toward kids. While I plan to use this book to inspire child-friendly nature curriculum for my work as a environmental educator, this book is well intended for kids to read and use on their own.
I can just see my young self toting around this book and trying all the suggested activities had it been available when I was younger. I can’t wait to use it to help teach with!
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of this activity book!
June 19, 2023
Thank you to Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for the gift of this beautiful children's book all about trees. My children are grown now, but I still love to read picture books. This one is gorgeously illustrated (thanks to the talented Martin Stanev), well researched and creatively written by Jane Wilsher. Wonderful informational activity book celebrating nature. It's perfect for children of all ages!
July 24, 2023
Author Jane Wilsher has created a fun and engaging activity book that gets kids outdoors. “21 Things To Do With A Tree” includes activity ideas including hugging a tree, learning how to determine a tree’s age, and making art with a bark rubbing. The illustrations are fun and the directions are clear, with an eye toward safety!
This is another great addition to children’s nonfiction that focuses on nature and all of the ways that humans interact with it. The activity ideas are reasonable for kids of all ages.
This book is great for young children eager to learn more about trees and all the ways humans interact with them.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by NetGalley and the publisher, Ivy Kids Eco. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is another great addition to children’s nonfiction that focuses on nature and all of the ways that humans interact with it. The activity ideas are reasonable for kids of all ages.
This book is great for young children eager to learn more about trees and all the ways humans interact with them.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by NetGalley and the publisher, Ivy Kids Eco. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 8, 2023
There's a kid in a wheelchair on the cover of the book! I love when books include disabilities, so I had high hopes upon turning the first page. Next, I laughed at the warning not to eat poop. I thought, "Yep, this is a book I must share with my boy."
As I continued my journey through the tree activities, I discovered numerous facts about trees, some of which I didn't even know as an adult. From how roots work to how bark protects the trees (did you know cinnamon is bark?), why leaves are green, and the lifecycle of an apple, 21 Things to Do With a Tree is filled with facts about trees.
The activities progress in order, similar to how a scientist discovers a new object and looks for clues about how it works. The book continually asks questions about the tree, which helps keep a child engaged. I would take this book with us on tree adventures and help connect the facts with the tree we're looking at. I also liked how many activities involved art and movement.
When I read nonfiction books, I consider how to incorporate them into a curriculum. Almost every page could be its own lesson. We have math with measuring the tree's diameter and height, science when talking about how trees breathe, how trees grow, and the lifecycle of fruit, civics with recycling and communities, and PE with climbing trees, among others.
I look forward to using this book as an activity guide.
Recommended age: 8-10 years (Elementary school)
Writing style: The book is directed to the child. It frequently asks questions like "What's your tree's name?" and "Do you prefer apples or oranges?" I'm happy it also includes asking parents before doing anything potentially unsafe. Each page is broken down into short 1-2 sentence facts, which makes it easy to learn a bunch of information quickly.
Lexile range (unofficial): 410L - 600L
Decoding difficulty: 4/5
Vocabulary difficulty: 4/5
Sentences difficulty: 4/5
Patterns difficulty: 5/5
Illustration style: The illustrations were created digitally and contain a lot of greens, blues, and browns, as you'd expect with trees. Overall, the colors are muted, so they don't interfere with the text. There's no consistent format to the pages, which I like. Some are full-page spreads. Others contain many "sticky note" type blurbs and different paper types and are split into sections. You even need to flip vertically on one page to see the whole image. I really liked the variety here. It kept things interesting.
Reality-based: 21 Things to Do With a Tree is a nonfiction book all about trees.
Disclaimer: Thank you, NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Ivy Kids, for this title. All opinions are my own.
As I continued my journey through the tree activities, I discovered numerous facts about trees, some of which I didn't even know as an adult. From how roots work to how bark protects the trees (did you know cinnamon is bark?), why leaves are green, and the lifecycle of an apple, 21 Things to Do With a Tree is filled with facts about trees.
The activities progress in order, similar to how a scientist discovers a new object and looks for clues about how it works. The book continually asks questions about the tree, which helps keep a child engaged. I would take this book with us on tree adventures and help connect the facts with the tree we're looking at. I also liked how many activities involved art and movement.
When I read nonfiction books, I consider how to incorporate them into a curriculum. Almost every page could be its own lesson. We have math with measuring the tree's diameter and height, science when talking about how trees breathe, how trees grow, and the lifecycle of fruit, civics with recycling and communities, and PE with climbing trees, among others.
I look forward to using this book as an activity guide.
Recommended age: 8-10 years (Elementary school)
Writing style: The book is directed to the child. It frequently asks questions like "What's your tree's name?" and "Do you prefer apples or oranges?" I'm happy it also includes asking parents before doing anything potentially unsafe. Each page is broken down into short 1-2 sentence facts, which makes it easy to learn a bunch of information quickly.
Lexile range (unofficial): 410L - 600L
Decoding difficulty: 4/5
Vocabulary difficulty: 4/5
Sentences difficulty: 4/5
Patterns difficulty: 5/5
Illustration style: The illustrations were created digitally and contain a lot of greens, blues, and browns, as you'd expect with trees. Overall, the colors are muted, so they don't interfere with the text. There's no consistent format to the pages, which I like. Some are full-page spreads. Others contain many "sticky note" type blurbs and different paper types and are split into sections. You even need to flip vertically on one page to see the whole image. I really liked the variety here. It kept things interesting.
Reality-based: 21 Things to Do With a Tree is a nonfiction book all about trees.
Disclaimer: Thank you, NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Ivy Kids, for this title. All opinions are my own.
July 19, 2023
So so cute! I really loved reading this one, as a kid this would have probably gone down as one of my favorite books. I'm hoping for a translation to other languages because I need to give this to everyone I know who has small kids.
It's well written, I only really found one spelling that was off, the pictures are super cute and I love that all kinds of kids and people are among the pictures. There's representations for different beliefs, for handicaps like wheelchairs, and there's tips surrounding these handicaps as well.
I also appreciated the warnings to kids of not eating what you don't know and other things, while still encouraging them to explore and try new things.
The scope of it was perfect with a focus on finding a tree to be your buddy and explore it with guidance from the book for at least a year, and more even. Kids are encouraged to follow a trees life and see how it develops, while getting information and learning about how it works and what trees do for us, as well as what we can do for them.
I would highly recommend this to any kid out there, it's so well done, I'm very impressed!
It's well written, I only really found one spelling that was off, the pictures are super cute and I love that all kinds of kids and people are among the pictures. There's representations for different beliefs, for handicaps like wheelchairs, and there's tips surrounding these handicaps as well.
I also appreciated the warnings to kids of not eating what you don't know and other things, while still encouraging them to explore and try new things.
The scope of it was perfect with a focus on finding a tree to be your buddy and explore it with guidance from the book for at least a year, and more even. Kids are encouraged to follow a trees life and see how it develops, while getting information and learning about how it works and what trees do for us, as well as what we can do for them.
I would highly recommend this to any kid out there, it's so well done, I'm very impressed!
August 20, 2023
This is an amazing makes-learnin'- fun book, packed with information about our friends the trees.
Kids will learn nearly everything anyone would need to know about these magnificent sentries from roots to leaves. There are activities, art projects, and clever tips like how to measure the height of a tree. The reader gets to explore all the good things trees do for the planet, and discover ways we can make life easier for them.
With terrific illustrations by Martin Stanev.
I'm for anything that gets children outdoors, and away from screens, so three cheers and five stars for this wonderful book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for sharing.
Kids will learn nearly everything anyone would need to know about these magnificent sentries from roots to leaves. There are activities, art projects, and clever tips like how to measure the height of a tree. The reader gets to explore all the good things trees do for the planet, and discover ways we can make life easier for them.
With terrific illustrations by Martin Stanev.
I'm for anything that gets children outdoors, and away from screens, so three cheers and five stars for this wonderful book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for sharing.
June 14, 2023
I've been a tree lover all my life; my first nature book was on identifying trees. I am now a tree surgeon. I read this lovely, bright, cheerful little book, and I'm an instant fan of the authors.
Bring this to school or the Guides or Scouts. Bring it on a family picnic, walk or holiday. Give it to a young person with no friends or with many friends. The activities and uses suggested are fun, educational and crafting, with much need for kids to do their own research - what tree species they choose, what birds they can identify. Solid advice too such as not eating anything like berries or fungi, and climbing when an adult is around to help. The visuals are inclusive and concisely informative.
Enjoy! I read an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
Bring this to school or the Guides or Scouts. Bring it on a family picnic, walk or holiday. Give it to a young person with no friends or with many friends. The activities and uses suggested are fun, educational and crafting, with much need for kids to do their own research - what tree species they choose, what birds they can identify. Solid advice too such as not eating anything like berries or fungi, and climbing when an adult is around to help. The visuals are inclusive and concisely informative.
Enjoy! I read an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
June 15, 2023
I am beginning to see Quarto Publishing as some kind of quality assurance mark for non-fiction books. This one is as fabulous as the other non-fiction books I have previewed from the same publisher.
It is an informative book to guide children in their quest for knowledge on trees. It will help them build a connection with the tree. The information is really spot-on and the illustrations are just glorious. My only complaint is that it will be better if it could be publish in July. Students will have more time to explore nature during their summer holiday.
It is an informative book to guide children in their quest for knowledge on trees. It will help them build a connection with the tree. The information is really spot-on and the illustrations are just glorious. My only complaint is that it will be better if it could be publish in July. Students will have more time to explore nature during their summer holiday.
July 16, 2023
This fun "activity" book gets kids connecting with trees and teaches a lot about nature in the process. Some of the numbered items are a bit silly, but the broader concepts are absolutely engaging and informative which makes the book even more delightful in my opinion. Add in that there is a little visible Muslim girl (#muslimintheillustrations) in hijab loving trees, climbing, and included in the sweet illustrations is appreciated. A great book to get lost in, work through, or just share with kids. I can see this book being a classroom favorite.
July 14, 2023
Thank you NetGalley and Ivy Kids Eco for this eCopy to review
First of all I love that your physical books are printed on 100% recycled paper.
This is a fun filled fact and activity books about trees. The information is very accessible for children to read and the activities are all simple to follow and actually do. We really loved the illustrations and had great fun exploring all the pictures and then exploring our own trees around us.
First of all I love that your physical books are printed on 100% recycled paper.
This is a fun filled fact and activity books about trees. The information is very accessible for children to read and the activities are all simple to follow and actually do. We really loved the illustrations and had great fun exploring all the pictures and then exploring our own trees around us.
July 26, 2023
Both fun and informative, I really liked the style and layout of this book. Combining activity ideas with natural history and conservation this has a lot of bite sized information alongside illustrations which are lovely and work well with the text. The activities are well thought out and could be used in a variety of ways, from school based activities, to things families can do together.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.
October 30, 2023
Inside this planet-friendly book, there are lots of activities to do with getting to know trees. Who knew you could befriend a tree?
Find out why trees are so important and good for our planet, take bark rubbings, draw pictures, try forest bathing, find out about woodland animals and more. Oh and don’t forget to thank your tree!
A wonderful outdoor activity book that can inspire a love for nature.
Find out why trees are so important and good for our planet, take bark rubbings, draw pictures, try forest bathing, find out about woodland animals and more. Oh and don’t forget to thank your tree!
A wonderful outdoor activity book that can inspire a love for nature.
June 16, 2023
A book perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors and trees. This is a great book for summer actives or enjoy in the fall when the leaves change colors. It is an activity book with 21 main ideas on what you can do with a tree. Each main idea has several subideas and also shares facts about trees. This non fiction book is a wonderful read!
July 13, 2023
Great book for explorative kids and their grown ups! I love the graphics in this book, and that it takes you along a "journey" of hanging out with a tree, but through it all you learn little snippets of facts about trees. Books like these are the kind of thing that get kids interested in nature and science, and I love how simple it is yet effective all the same
January 31, 2025
Lots of activities to do with a tree, in a tree, under a tree, kinds of trees, what lives in trees, deciduous trees and leaves and what to do with a tree. Hug, draw, gather leaves, rub the bark, measure the trunk and look at the tree rings for age, leaf skeletons, and evergreen trees that do not lose their leaves. Very good information about trees to discuss with children.
June 13, 2023
I ADORE this book it is so cute and so much fun I can’t wait to take my 8 year old on an adventure! Also the representation in the illustrations are great. It’s such a fun book while also teaching and getting you outdoors.
June 14, 2023
This illustrated book is a very fun read. It offers multiple suggestions to entertain kids outside, and engage them more in/with nature. The images are all very pretty, and it's filled with inspiring ideas to spend quality, meaningful time outdoors.
July 5, 2023
This is a gorgeously illustrated book offering children 21 things to do with a tree, in the hope of their connecting with the natural world. Hopefully, the ideas will spark their curiosity and imagination to dream up their own activities and adventures.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
July 22, 2023
What a great book this will be for all Forest School leaders. It's full of suggestions that will engage children in their outdoor environment. Parents, read this before you take your little ones out for a trip. There are so many lovely ideas. Thanks to Netgalley for an advance copy.
June 17, 2023
I loved it! It's perfect for English class, I can't wait to have it in my hands and start projects with my little ones. It has a lot of cute and superb ideas for approaching trees and nature.
July 5, 2023
This is a short book that educates you on the importance of trees and also on the great things to do with them.
I recommend this book to anyone.
I recommend this book to anyone.
August 7, 2023
3 stars
I read a digital advanced reader's copy courtesy of the publisher
An activity book about getting to know trees
I read a digital advanced reader's copy courtesy of the publisher
An activity book about getting to know trees
January 1, 2024
Cute "how to" book about trees and recycling. Love that the book will be printed on recycled materials too! Thank you Edelweiss for the DRC.
March 3, 2024
My kind of book! 💚🌱
Isaac's visual interest 👀 (3 is top): untested
How good it is as a book for me to read aloud while breastfeeding 🍼 (3 is top): 🍼🍼🍼 (I had to read it in pieces bc it's long)
Isaac's visual interest 👀 (3 is top): untested
How good it is as a book for me to read aloud while breastfeeding 🍼 (3 is top): 🍼🍼🍼 (I had to read it in pieces bc it's long)
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