Forest: A See to Learn Book is the first book in a series of
non-fiction picture books for very young children, using lyrical
phrasing to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world and a
caring connection with it.
Through gentle questions, the text asks young readers to consider what
they see and experience in the forest through the seasons -- animal
tracks, tiny creatures in the soil, birds soaring in the sky above,
towering trees, shade and dappled sunlight -- drawing local connections
alongside those of a global sensibility.
Stunningly beautiful illustrations show a child and grownup exploring
the forest, appreciating its beauty, learning its secrets and enjoying
moments of wonder, all first steps toward developing a lifelong
awareness of our interconnectedness to the Earth and our impact on the
environment.
Key Text Features
author's note
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details
in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or
appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.5
Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that
give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.