Book description
This adorable picture book illustrates the life of a tiny acorn growing up to be a tall oak tree. A wonderful introduction to nonfiction for curious, nature-loving kids!
Hello, world! This little acorn is so excited to grow!
Told in the diary entries of an acorn, this picture book follows…
Why read it?
1 author picked Treemendous as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
How can something as small as an acorn grow to the height of a skyscraper? Treemendous: Diary of a Not Yet Mighty Oak illustrates the life of a tiny acorn growing up to be a tall oak tree. It uses delightful and humorous text and adorable illustrations to communicate the basic science behind this phenomenal happening in nature. What a wonderful way to learn about our nation’s tree.
From Sue's list on teaching about nature using personification.
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