{"product_id":"be-a-tree-9781419744228","title":"Be a Tree!","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a Tree!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees--and what humans can learn from them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStand tall. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStretch your branches to the sun. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a tree!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And, like humans, trees are social. They \"talk\" to spread information; they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of one another. They are stronger together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this gorgeous and poetic celebration of one of nature's greatest creations, acclaimed author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala both compare us to the beauty and majesty of trees--and gently share the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"By foregrounding living beings that exemplify grace, strength, and endurance, Gianferrari gives readers a new way to think about their individual and collective existences.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Gianferrari\u003c\/b\u003e has always loved trees. She has climbed fig trees in Italy, stood under stately coastal redwoods and twisted Torrey pines, and marveled at mitten-shaped sassafras leaves, colorful coral trees, and sawtooth oak acorn nests. She lives with her family in a house encircled by trees, one of which is a spruce planted in memory of her beloved dog, Becca. \u003ci\u003eBe a Tree!\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book with Abrams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelicita Sala\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught illustrator. She has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eShe Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e by Lynn Fulton, and \u003ci\u003eThe Hideout\u003c\/i\u003e by Susanna Mattiangeli, as well as her own book of recipes for children, \u003ci\u003eWhat's Cooking at 10 Garden Street?\u003c\/i\u003e She grew up between Italy and Australia and now lives in Rome with her family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600876605714,"sku":"9781419744228","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_36e2c1ae-8b8e-40e7-9164-4d8f97353b70.jpg?v=1732217775","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/be-a-tree-9781419744228","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}