http://childrensbooksforparents.com/a-grand-old-tree/ Reviews and recommendations by leading teachers around the world! Thu, 17 May 2012 09:08:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://childrensbooksforparents.com/a-grand-old-tree/#comment-2068 Joe Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:20:48 +0000 http://childrensbooksforparents.com/?p=2367#comment-2068 This is a good nature book that explains, in very general terms, a tree's ecosystem and reproductive cycle. It also deals gently and honestly with the topic of death -- the tree dies and falls down; perceptive children may make the connection between plant and animal life cycles, so if you are exploring that subject, this is a very good book to get the ball rolling. Nice straightforward story and simple, elegant text to match. This is a good nature book that explains, in very general terms, a tree’s ecosystem and reproductive cycle. It also deals gently and honestly with the topic of death — the tree dies and falls down; perceptive children may make the connection between plant and animal life cycles, so if you are exploring that subject, this is a very good book to get the ball rolling. Nice straightforward story and simple, elegant text to match.

]]> http://childrensbooksforparents.com/a-grand-old-tree/#comment-2067 Karen Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:20:11 +0000 http://childrensbooksforparents.com/?p=2367#comment-2067 This is a cute book for the preschool age about the things that trees provide to animals and how even after they die their children and grandchildren leave a lasting impression on this earth. It is a great way to introduce the topic of nature and the illustrations are lovely. The text is simple but well written. I've read this with my 2 year old and he has really enjoyed it. This is a cute book for the preschool age about the things that trees provide to animals and how even after they die their children and grandchildren leave a lasting impression on this earth. It is a great way to introduce the topic of nature and the illustrations are lovely. The text is simple but well written. I’ve read this with my 2 year old and he has really enjoyed it.

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