Be Thankful for Trees

Kids will view their backyards and parks in a whole new light after going on an arboreal eco-tour in this gorgeous paean to trees.

• It's good to be green: Environmentally conscious parents and teachers will love the message of conservation at the heart of this eco-friendly book.

• Where does it come from?: This title offers a fresh take on the "where does it come from" book. Rhyming couplets and lush artwork elevate the genre and combine to make the nonfiction content compelling to young children.

• Metaphors abound: Each section of the book offers a metaphor-a tree is music; a tree is art; a tree is food.

• Appealing repetition: The book is divided into sections, each of which begins with a question: Would life be beautiful without trees? Would life be comfortable without trees? The answer is always a resounding no, as each section explores the many ways that trees contribute to our lives.