Author/Illustrator: Lois Ehlert
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/education/kidlit/aom/janaom.html
Lois Ehlert was born on November 9, 1934, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She grew up in a home where everyone always seemed to be making something with their hands. She was always putting things together, cutting, stitching, pasting, or pounding.
Synopsis:
This story is about leaves and trees. It talks about how trees form from seeds and the tree sprouts are collected by nursery workers. They transport them and they are taken care of year after year and are uprooted again. They are wrapped, labeled and delivered to the garden center where people can come and select trees and plant them in their yards. The end of the book talks about different parts of the trees and why/how they are important and also how to plant a tree.
Pre Reading Activity:
Activity:
Have the class collect leaves and different seeds from leaves around your school. Take them inside and help the students figure out what leaves the trees come from and what the seeds will grow into!Post Reading Activity:
Activity:
After reading the story, plan a time where you can pick up a tree and see if you can plant it near your school and have the students help you.Reflection:
I think this is a cute book and good to use with children of any age because it has a lot of science information to discuss with students about trees and leaves. It is a good book to use because it will engage students in wanting to learn about them.
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