{"product_id":"trees-stand-tall-isbn-9798885544559","title":"Trees Stand Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople are like trees—strong, flexible, and rooted.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eTrees Stand Tall\u003c\/b\u003e, two young children admire the trees outside their window. When they take the city bus to a family picnic at a park, the children observe and mimic the trees with their cousins. Seeing that the trees stand tall, the children stand tall. Seeing that the branches sway, the children sway and dance too. Rooted in their families, the children too are flexible and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrees Stand Tall\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngages young children in reflecting on the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes activity ideas to engage children in learning about trees in their own neighborhoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is part of the \u003cb\u003eOutside Our Window Board Book\u003c\/b\u003e series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like trees), one sense (sight), and one social or emotional learning skill (family connection). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e | In Trees Stand Tall, two young children explore and interact with the trees in their neighborhood. Like tree roots, our families keep us rooted and standing tall. This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Book series, which encourages children—especially those in urban environments—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world and one sense. There is so much to learn from nature, right Outside Our Window. | \u003cp\u003eWorking at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, \u003cb\u003eMélina Mangal's\u003c\/b\u003e writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include \u003ci\u003eJayden's Impossible Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJayden's Secret Ingredient\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including \u003ci\u003eThe Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just\u003c\/i\u003e. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS\/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStella Lim\u003c\/b\u003e is a Korean illustrator based in Seoul. She studied fine art at the Seoul Women's University and illustration at Kingston University in London. She draws inspiration from her childhood in rural South Korea, and likes to bring something new to each project she works on.\u003c\/p\u003e | \"This title is a lovely blend of education and storytelling, perfect for shared family reading or classroom use.\" | \"Especially and unreservedly recommended.\" | \"I absolutely love the concept of connecting with nature while living in the city. Curiosity and joy emanate from the Outside Our Window series.\" | Truly noteworthy series . . . [that] deliberately and effectively emphasizes community and encourages children and their families to explore the natural world around them.\"","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004891148517,"sku":"NP9798885544559","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/edc305b8-dc28-4dd9-b9db-b1b400e2a688.jpg?v=1762274643","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/trees-stand-tall-isbn-9798885544559","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}