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lovely picture book about trees
Overall rating
 
3.7
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
N/A
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOOK AT A TREE? is a thoughtful book that invites children to think about the trees all around them. The story is written in the form of a poem as a series of questions. Instead of just thinking about trees as branches and leaves, the story invites children to consider the ways in which they are living beings who grow and are each unique.

What I loved: This was a lovely book that invites children to think about the world around them. Trees are unique and interesting in all sorts of ways, and the book invites them to think about the different types, features, and the ways that they are living too. Trees live for so long, and the book points out the experiences they may have had and will have all around us. Posed as a series of questions, it is a thoughtful story for young readers that invites them to consider the parts of nature they may have not before.

The font is large and clear, making it easy to read throughout. Each page contains a stanza of the poem, making the pages turn fairly quickly. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this is a softly drawn book with plenty of details to help them consider the majesty of trees all around.

What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the poem can be a bit awkward in places. While it generally has an every other line rhyme, the choices feel a bit stilted in places with words that don't quite rhyme, which can cause some small stumbles when reading aloud.

Final verdict: A poem to celebrate trees, WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOOK AT A TREE? is a lovely picture book that encourages little ones to enjoy nature all around.
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