A wonder-filled picture book inspired by the science of trees.With whimsical art and gentle text, Do Trees Have Mothers? translates scientific knowledge about the kinship structures of the forest into a beautiful and affirming story about how trees nurture the young. Discover all the ways in which a mother tree protects and nourishes the baby trees of the forest understory, and show young children what it means to care for a community, and for our environment and the earth.Did you know that mother trees help seedlings survive by transferring carbon and nitrogen through the mycorrhizal network? They can even warn baby trees when there are troublesome bugs about! Drawing from scientific research, Do Trees Have Mothers? is The Hidden Life of Trees (Greystone, 2016) and Finding the Mother Tree (Penguin Random House, 2021) for the preschool set.The perfect book for budding nature lovers, this book introduces the forest’s complex and fascinating wonders in a friendly and age-appropriate way.
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"Love this concept!! Met the author and he was so insightful and kind!"
— Gabrielle B. (5/5)
A beautiful story
"The illustration is just as beautiful ad the story itself. My kids loved every page"
— Natalie (5/5)
Easy to read
"The tone of the illustrations are so soft and colorful. The story is easy and fun to read yet informative."
— Tamy S. (5/5)
Must have
"Such meaningful and joyful book about earth and tree! Our family loves it"
— Ella (5/5)
We love Do Mothers Have Trees!
"Such up for you to fall and enchanting story with lovely illustrations in a cool tone. A lovely story for all ages."
— M. A. (5/5)
A magical experience
"This is a really charming and delightful book. It is really well written and illustrated. A reminder of the tremendous gifts we have when we connect in nature."
— Lorella .. (5/5)
A relevant that humanizes trees so children can relate to nature
"Beautifully written book that teaches children that why trees have mothers. This book is a wonderful way to teach children about nature and empathy."
— Jennifer M. (5/5)
Charming Mother Tree Story.
"A charming book that gives information about mother trees as well as resulting in lots of talk about what mothers do for us. My grandson enjoyed the squirrel narrator Nuts and the illustrations."
— Daisy1 (5/5)
Q&A
Appropriate for: Ages 3-5 Years
Published date: Apr 22, 2022
Language: English
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Douglas And McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
ISBN: 9781771623254
Dimensions:
9.0" W x
0.354" L x
9.0" H
“If you are looking for a book that helps children develop a lifelong connection to nature, Do Trees Have Mothers? by Charles Bongers is a good place to start. A delightfully curious squirrel named “Nuts” teaches us how some trees nurture and mother their offspring in similar ways animals care for their babies. The illustrations, rendered in a soothing colour pallet with rhythmic lines, are lively and witty. The approachable and whimsical text is based on the latest research on the complex and fascinating ways in which trees are connected as a community. This delightful book will help to nurture future generations of tree planters and tree huggers!”
Charles Bongers has had a lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors as a world-class sailor, mountain climber and tree advocate. He is the founder and creative director of Charles Bongers + Co., an eco-focused, brand design company, based in Toronto. Charles also serves as creative advisor to Wild Entrust/Coaching Conservation, a wildlife conservation trust in Southern Africa, and to Woodfield True Nature Campus, a nature-focused retreat dedicated to supporting families experiencing chronic illness. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Charles now lives in Toronto.
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