{"product_id":"trees-haiku-from-roots-to-leaves-9781536215502","title":"Trees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a unique melding of science and poetry, a collection of haiku extols the wonder of trees--and explores the vital roles they play on our living planet. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eperched on a branch, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe crow's nest amid green sails\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ea place for daydreams\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the giant tree ferns of the forests primeval to the hardy sycamores of today's urban forests, experience the essence of trees through\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003epoems that engage with every season and stage of the life cycle, from seed to photosynthesis. A broad exploration of a majestic subject, this collection of haiku touches on such topics as the importance of trees to other living creatures and the communication of trees with one another through a complex network of roots. Paired with Angela Mckay's bold, bright, beautifully patterned artwork, Sally M. Walker's third collection, a companion to \u003ci\u003eEarth Verse \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOut of This World\u003c\/i\u003e, encourages respect and care for our arboreal neighbors. Back matter includes a time line, an author's note, a glossary, and a select bibliography for curious readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally M. Walker\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of more than sixty books for children, including the companion books \u003ci\u003eEarth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by William Grill, and \u003ci\u003eOut of This World: Star-Studded Haiku\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Matthew Trueman. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eUnderground Fire: Hope\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Sacrifice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eand Courage in the Cherry Mine Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSinking the \u003c\/i\u003eSultana\u003ci\u003e A Civil War Story of Imprisonment\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Greed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e and a Doomed Journey Home\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBoundaries: How the Mason-Dixon Line Settled a Family Feud and Divided a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eChampion: The Comeback Tale of the American Chestnut Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, an Orbis Pictus Honor Book. Sally M. Walker lives in Illinois. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Mckay\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and textile designer. She draws her inspiration from many places, including the natural world, overseas travel adventures, museums, vintage books, and films. She works primarily in gouache and watercolor. \u003ci\u003eTrees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves\u003c\/i\u003e is her picture book debut. Angela Mckay lives in Perth, Australia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644735099154,"sku":"9781536215502","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_947a1891-c39b-4ab6-b411-1cb6596f3869.jpg?v=1733123354","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/trees-haiku-from-roots-to-leaves-9781536215502","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}