Orem Library

Tree Huggers everywhere will rejoice in this colorful and poetic celebration of the woody-stemmed wonders with whom we share our Earth. In this fourth picture book from Dar Hosta, trees are brought to life with vibrant color and cut paper collages. Gentle verse describes a variety of tree species in all seasons. Hosta pays homage to their importance in our day to day lives and encourages thoughtful readers to imagine how it would be to BE a tree....

Short or tall, young or old, trees give us food, shelter, and places to play. Find out what trees need to grow and how you can help take care of them.

"A lyrical and informational nonfiction picture book that tells the story of trees and the hidden ecosystems they create"--

A field guide to trees around the world, each accompanied by a color photograph and a description of key features and points of differentiation.

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.

A tree stump attracts many living creatures, even man, and when it is gone, in its place, a new tree attracts the same creatures, who still need it.

"Inspired by forests, trees, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape invites readers to discover an unexpected and imaginative language to better read and write the natural world around us and reclaim our relationship with it. In this gorgeously illustrated and deeply thoughtful collection, Katie Holten gifts readers her tree alphabet and uses it to masterfully translate and illuminate beloved lost...

"Trees are among nature's most remarkable achievements, growing from a seed you can hold in your hand into a green giant several stories high. Read all about their unbelievably long life spans and how they can live in the most extreme conditions, from baking deserts to icy wastelands. You'll also find out how they provide us with fuel, food shelter -- and even the oxygen that we breathe!, "--Back cover.