My Friend the Tree – A Little Handbook
A timely book that recalls the importance of trees and forests on this planet as it introduces young readers to the most common tree species growing in the Northern Hemisphere. With the guidance of cuddly character, Beard Lichen, readers discover the various trees found in forests and cities and try out different creative activities inspired by trees.
This beautifully illustrated and timeless children’s non-fiction book written and illustrated by Jenni Erkintalo
and Réka Király deepens children’s relationship with nature and encourages learning in a playful way that sparks the imagination. A glossary at the end of the book provides more in-depth knowledge and explains the concepts in an easy and approachable way.
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Awards
2019
The Most Beautiful Non-Fiction Books of Finland
Reviews
"Textbook for children is delightfully loose, modern and informative, although slightly cumbersome. Detail-filled pages are at the same time readable and playfully warm coincideing with the fairytale illustrations. Children and grown-ups alike will enjoy this charming textbook."