trees

Illustrates the life of a tiny acorn growing up to be a tall oak tree.

Grandpa Crow gathers the forest critters together for a party in a tree.

The little acorn becomes a big oak tree.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how an acorn becomes an oak tree. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

"Zuli is extraordinary--she just doesn't realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits in the branches of the Great Tree, she's never ventured beyond this safe haven. She's never had to. Until now. When a sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the tree, Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly, must get to the root of it"--.

The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he's not from Sam's street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they find--friendship?.

Norman, a porcupine whose best friend is a tree named Mildred, begins to feel jealous when another tree grows close to Mildred and acts out against the new tree.

The journey of the Callery pear tree rescued from Ground Zero and replanted ten years later is presented alongside a wordless story following a girl and her firefighter uncle who is a 9/11 hero. Includes author's notes.

Through text and illustrations of children reveling in nature, explores the various ways we as human beings are strong, creative, and connected to others.

What can be learned from a tree? If we watch and listen... a tree has much to teach us about life--like how you can be small and strong at the same time and how to weather the storms. The author, a philosopher, offers an intriguing look at how children can navigate this thing we call "life" as they grow and change.