Rise to the Sky has received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Here are excerpts and links:

★ “Hirsch teaches basic plant biology through the example of the world’s “tallest living thing”—trees—in this awe-inspiring text.… Posada’s expertly rendered cut paper collage provide texture that feels touchable.” —Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

★ ”Written with clarity and illustrated to help viewers understand the ideas discussed, this handsome book offers an appealing, informative introduction to trees.” —Booklist, Starred Review

★ “Hirsch’s poetic text… is splendidly illustrated with Posada’s textured, stylized, though accurate cut-paper collages and watercolors.… A well-focused, beautiful, and informative introduction to the arboreal world.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review