The Things That I Love about Trees by Chris Butterworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First, the inviting watercolor and ink illustrations created a friendly, Winnie-the-Pooh-like vibe. Second, the text was easy to read aloud to a toddler. Third, I liked the seasons, the sense of place, and the character… the character was any kid, every kid. It worked. Fourth, I appreciated the smaller text of the factoids. The book was dreamy while remaining factual. It was poetic while rooting itself in truths that I want to understand. I enjoyed talking about the book with my child and seeing his sense of wonder expand. The smaller text felt optional, an invitation to dig deeper if I felt up to it. Finally, I appreciated the index and the nature activities suggested after the story.
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