Be a Tree!

A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees—and what humans can learn from them

Stand tall.
Stretch your branches to the sun.
Be a tree!

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 gorgeous and

poetic celebration of one of nature’s greatest creations, acclaimed

author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala both compare us

to the beauty and majesty of trees—and gently share the ways in which

trees can inspire us to be better people.