Trees, Shown to the Children

In this charming guide, young readers are invited to explore the ordinary trees that line the countryside and towns. Bright, hand‑coloured plates show the oak, ash, poplar and dozens of familiar species, with close‑up drawings of leaves, flowers, catkins and fruit that make identification a breeze. The writer blends clear explanations with a friendly tone, answering the inevitable question, “How do trees grow?”

The book walks children through the hidden life of a tree, describing how roots draw water from the soil, how leaves sip carbon from the air, and how tiny stomata act like mouths for breathing. Simple analogies compare a tree’s food‑making process to our own eating and exhaling, while the text warns why dusty city air can choke a tree’s health. With its vivid illustrations and gentle science, the volume encourages curiosity about nature and gives the tools to recognise each tree on a walk.