{"product_id":"cool-green-amazing-remarkable-trees-isbn-9781536220407","title":"Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees","description":"\u003cb\u003eA portrait of some of the world’s most incredible trees, seen through the eyes of a landscaper who loves them—and his granddaughter who is beginning to understand why. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy am I in awe of trees?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrees are astounding! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet me share with you, mi niña, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esome of the reasons why. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs he works with his young granddaughter to nurture a potted sapling, a Latino landscaper shares his love and admiration of trees. From the extraordinary rainbow gum tree to the mighty, towering redwood, each of the thirteen specimens he tells of is a miracle of the natural world—and some are strange beyond the wildest imagining. Brimming with exuberance and color, this ode to trees of the world—and the vast knowledge of landscapers and gardeners—offers a feast for the eyes, with author-illustrator Lulu Delacre paying touching tribute by imbedding seeds, fronds, and leaves within her art. Complete with an author’s note, glossary, and further information on the featured trees, \u003ci\u003eCool Green\u003c\/i\u003e will have readers eager to turn the pages to discover each new reminder of what a precious place our earth is.This globe-trotting, poetic homage pays tribute to some of nature’s most unusual trees. . . a deep dive into a fascinating aspect of the natural world. . . . A \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e arboreal exploration.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis poetic picture book introduces young readers to \"some of the reasons why trees are astounding.\" . . . Illustrations done in acrylic paint, stamped leaf prints, and \"collaged specimens\" are able to provide \u003cb\u003einteresting details and dynamic angles\u003c\/b\u003e of the fascinating flora.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders learn about each tree by following the path of a young girl and her abuelo as they work together checking on and caring for trees. . . . Delacre’s declaration of the essential role of trees is admirable and should be heeded by all;\u003cb\u003e in text and pictures she makes clear their beauty and uniqueness\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoconut palms, monkey puzzles, baobabs, and many others appear in this stylized visual celebration of trees’ many magnificent features. An opening exchange between a Latinx-cued child and their abuelo (“Why am I in awe of trees?\/ Trees are astounding!”) \u003cb\u003eframes affectionate verse that highlights the surprising characteristics of coniferous and deciduous varieties alike\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Green\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ebeautiful and informative\u003c\/b\u003e introduction to some of the world’s most fascinating trees.\u003cbr\u003e—Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor–winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People’s Poet Laureate Emerita\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cb\u003epoetic \u003c\/b\u003etext . . . describes in child-appropriate terms the characteristics of trees around the world that show ecological diversity and adaptation, as seen through the eyes of a landscaper and his granddaughter. . .Fuller explanations about the trees are in the back of the book, with text and pictures by an award-winning author\/illustrator.\u003cbr\u003e—The Pioneer Press\u003cb\u003eLulu Delacre\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning and best-selling author and illustrator of many children's books, including \u003ci\u003e¡Olinguito\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e de la A a la Z!\u003c\/i\u003e, which was an Orbis Pictus Honor book; \u003ci\u003eLucy Soars\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eTurning Pages\u003c\/i\u003e by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She is also a three-time Pura Belpré Honor recipient, most recently for \u003ci\u003eThe Storyteller’s Candle\u003c\/i\u003e by Lucía M. González. Born in Puerto Rico to Argentinian parents, Lulu Delacre now lives in Washington, DC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304028033253,"sku":"NP9781536220407","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536220407.jpg?v=1767724116","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/cool-green-amazing-remarkable-trees-isbn-9781536220407","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}