Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees

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Author(s)

Lulu Delacre

Publisher

Candlewick

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Release Date

March 29, 2023

ISBN

978-1536220407

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A portrait of some of the world’s most incredible trees, seen through the eyes of a landscaper who loves them—and his granddaughter who is beginning to understand why.

Why am I in awe of trees?
Trees are astounding!
Let me share with you, mi niña,
some of the reasons why.

As he works with his young granddaughter to nurture a potted sapling, a Latino landscaper shares his love and admiration of trees. From the extraordinary rainbow gum tree to the mighty, towering redwood, each of the thirteen specimens he tells of is a miracle of the natural world—and some are strange beyond the wildest imagining. Brimming with exuberance and color, this ode to trees of the world—and the vast knowledge of landscapers and gardeners—offers a feast for the eyes, with author-illustrator Lulu Delacre paying touching tribute by imbedding seeds, fronds, and leaves within her art. Complete with an author’s note, glossary, and further information on the featured trees, Cool Green will have readers eager to turn the pages to discover each new reminder of what a precious place our earth is.

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Great for the Nature Explorer

June 29, 2023

Overall rating

4.8

Plot

5.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

I loved, loved, loved Cool Green!
Seen through the eyes of a Latino landscaper who loves trees and his granddaughter who is beginning to wonder, we are travel from mountain tops, into forests and onto islands, each one brimming with unique and extraordinary trees, each one telling its miraculous connection to the natural world.
I love that it is written in both English with Spanish questions/phrases. This is a great way to introduce the Spanish language to young children eager to learn.

Each two-page spread includes an illustrations of a real piece of flora that brings life, texture and realism, as well as scientific facts, and I love the "hidden" animals in each scene.

At the end of the book, you can read the authors note, where they speak of their favorite tree and their research. You will also find information about the trees mentioned in Cool Green, as well as sited sources for further exploration.

A fantastic addition to our homeschool library, and definitely a book I see us referencing again and again.