Trees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536215502)

In a unique melding of science and poetry, a collection of haiku extols the wonder of trees--and explores the vital roles they play on our living planet.

perched on a branch,
the crow's nest amid green sails
a place for daydreams

From the giant tree ferns of the forests primeval to the hardy sycamores of today's urban forests, experience the essence of trees through poems that engage with every season and stage of the life cycle, from seed to photosynthesis. A broad exploration of a majestic subject, this collection of haiku touches on such topics as the importance of trees to other living creatures and the communication of trees with one another through a complex network of roots. Paired with Angela Mckay's bold, bright, beautifully patterned artwork, Sally M. Walker's third collection, a companion to Earth Verse and Out of This World, encourages respect and care for our arboreal neighbors. Back matter includes a time line, an author's note, a glossary, and a select bibliography for curious readers.

Author: Sally M. Walker
ISBN-10: 1536215503
ISBN-13: 9781536215502
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 10.71h x 9.06w x 0.47d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2023
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 87
Booklist 03/01/2023 pg. 40