Be a Tree!

Be a Tree! is a lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees and what humans can learn from them. 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 poetic nature picture book, acclaimed author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala compare us to the beauty and majesty of trees and gently share the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people. Praised with starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly, it is an encouraging invitation to stand tall, stretch your branches to the sun, and be a tree.

Product Details
• Author: Maria Gianferrari
• Illustrator: Felicita Sala
• Format: Hardcover picture book
• Pages: 40
• Trim size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/3 in
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Published: March 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781419744228

Age Recommendation
• Ages 4–8 years

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Be a Tree! about?
A: It compares people to trees and shares how trees, which are social and stronger together, can inspire us to be better people.
Q: Who wrote and illustrated it?
A: It was written by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Felicita Sala.
Q: What age is it for?
A: The publisher recommends it for ages 4 to 8.
Q: Has it been well reviewed?
A: Yes, it received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly.

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