A lonely little fir tree, standing by itself at the edge of the forest, has its life transformed when a father takes it home to serve as a living Christmas tree for his bedridden son.
Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the characteristics of some of the trees and animals that can be found in a forest. Includes a caterpillar, raccoon, yellow warbler, owl, and squirrel.
Invites the reader to experience the life of a tree and its relationship to the sky through storytelling, art appreciation, and scientific exploration.
Provides information about the different parts of trees and how they grow, and offers instruction to young readers on how to identify various tree species.