Based on real events, this charming story features a kindergarten class in Brooklyn who pays homage to their beloved lost beech tree and takes action to plant a new one.
When a kindergarten class in Brooklyn discovers that their beloved beech has been cut down, they honor the tree by writing stories and poems, creating art, and placing a plaque at the former tree’s site. But they still miss their tree and want to do more. With the support of their teachers and community, they plant a new tree to love.
Rasha Hamid, author of How to Bird, returns with a new story that taps into the power of nature to connect and inspire children wherever they live. Incorporating creative expression, collaboration, and environmental conservation, Hello, Beech Tree! is a lyrical story that highlights student-directed community action.
A section at the back of the book includes discussion questions, tips for taking action in readers’ own communities, and information about environmental justice and conservation.
Author: Rasha Hamid
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 06/25/2024
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798885540377
Language: English
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