"Parent trees assist in
slowing the growth of
their seedlings by limiting
the light the baby trees
can receive, helping their
young to grow strong,
straight trunks. Slowly."
Human life is dependent on trees for many reasons ... shelter, food, books, medicine, campfires, shade, and the air we breathe! What on earth would we do without them? To that end, it's also important to learn as much as we can about them so that we will protect and sustain them as an important part of our world. Researchers continue to learn more and more about them.
Philip Bunting presents the process of photosynthesis, the communication that happens between trees, their roots and the collective of trees that surround each other, and the ways they share information with fungal friends of the forest. He also explains tree growth, how a tree branches out, and the forces it must endure to live a long life.
Adding googly eyes, speech balloons, and visual humor adds to the book's appeal and helps with the learning that takes place. Its chatty tone and ease of presentation ensures that attention is paid throughout the reading, and leaves its target audience with a growing awareness of the role trees play in keeping people healthy and happy.
In the end, he encourages readers to pay attention to the diversity in wooded areas, and to take a few lessons to heart concerning what trees have to teach.
"Look out for those
around you, and they
will look out for you.
When things get a bit rough,
find the strength and flexibility
to stay centered, and hold on."
The perfect place for reading this book with little ones you love could be at a picnic in the park, under a tree, or perched on a branch of your favorite one.
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