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What's so special about a tree? Why do they matter to you and to me? Inspire your children to learn about nature and the world around them. From the backyard oak to the towering redwood, each and every tree plays an important role in our world. Not only do trees provide shelter for birds and other animals, they have the power to create the very oxygen we need to survive. And don't forget the beauty trees add to our environment with their bursts of color in spring and fall. Inspired by her late father's original artwork, the author's gentle, rhyming verse makes this the perfect book for curious children and the grown-ups who love them. Come along and you will see what's so special about a tree. Introduce your young kids to the beauty of original artwork 32 colorful pages One-of-a-kind art throughout, including detailed watercolor and oil paintings and pencil drawings Realistic and fanciful trees to delight both children and adults Simple rhymes perfect for beginning readers or as a calming bedtime story List of artwork titles and media included Also available in hardcover and e-book.

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As a child, Susan Polk Van Dusen visited the library every week with her parents and brought home stacks of books to enjoy. After having kids of her own, Susan continued the tradition with weekly trips to library storytime and nightly bedtime stories. Now, she hopes her picture books will bring joy to countless children and the grown-ups who love them. Susan has two grown daughters. She lives in Arkansas with her husband, Tim, their border collie, Sadie, and their dachshund, Bones. She is the daughter of this book's artist, John S. Polk. John S. Polk was a visual artist based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, who worked primarily in watercolor, oil, and graphite. When John passed away in March 2020, he left an extensive collection of works across an array of subject matter including architecture, landscapes, pastoral scenes, and portraits of people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. He is the dad of this book's author, Susan Polk Van Dusen.

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