A Tree for Me: A Picture Book

by Carole Gerber, Helena Pérez García (illustrator)

Explore nature and nurture your love for gardening in the picture book Tree for Me by poet and author Carole Garber and illustrator Helena Pérez García, perfect for Arbor Day, Father’s Day, and beyond!
 
There are amazing trees that live in our world—yellow poplar, American beech, crepe myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are which?
 
Follow along in this heartwarming tale as a father lovingly teaches his son to identify eight common trees in a park and then surprises him with his own tree to plant and nurture. With beautiful, realistic illustrations and true facts interwoven throughout the story, A Tree for Me makes learning about trees fun! And as a bonus, resources to help you pick and plant a tree are included at the end of the story, so you can surprise your child with a trip to the nursery and their very own “tree for me.”

Genres: Picture Books, Nature

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 23, 2024

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This children's book was cute, adventurous, and heart-warming. It's about a father and son experiencing the joy of nature. The father teaches the son about different types of trees. I enjoyed the illustrations as they make you feel like you are there with the characters as they discover the different types of trees. I enjoyed the fun illustrations of the father and son and how they interact with the tree's together.

[Ankit Saxena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is good illustrated picture book on the trees. Backgrounds were so vibrant and colourful. Though the rhyming was normal and but words were so educational. What I prefer not to see in any picture book, is the setting of content over background. Most of the books are in same manner fits words in either bad font or wrong position on illustrations.

But the content in sense is so educational and illustrations, I say again, are so vibrant and equally realistic.

For young middle-grade readers, Last page titled "Why we Love Trees" was inspiring and stating learner facts to know what they get for real time when they seed the trees for their future and better world.

For me it is 4.5/50

My NetGalley review

[LeaBeth | BookTime · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great! I love books that encourage conservation & care of our environment. I love that this book encourages exploring in nature, but more importantly exploring nature with a loved one! In this book, a little boy and his dad visit a nursery, and plant a tree together! This book encourages curiosity about the world around us, and how to take good care of it! Taking the time to enjoy nature & investing in our world by planting always makes me smile! I think every child should be exposed to God’s wonderful creation to bask in the glory of it!

Once again, I enjoyed the illustrations, but they weren’t my favorite. I think strong illustrations really shine in children’s books to help convey the message.

[Freya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest review.

This is an educational little book about trees, with beautiful bright and cute illustrations, lots of animals included too and the short texts, the fun way it’s brought and its length make it easy to digest for small children.

A dad, his young sun and their dog take a walk in the park together. The beautiful illustrations and the writing made me almost feel like I was there. I imagined hearing nature sounds and hugging a nice tree too.

Most of this little book is about telling trees apart. So perfect that a page with real pictures of the trees, their leaves, their bark and their names, was included at the end! So you can take this book and go exploring at the park or a forest after reading it.

I also loved the cute ending of the story and the page at the end where we learn why trees are important.

[Caitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Give me a children’s nature book full of colorful pictures and facts and I will read it over and over with my kids!

This book did not disappoint. I learned about different types of trees I had never heard of before (what their trunks look/feel like as well as their leaves) through the point of view of a young boy and his father.
I also spotted some animal friends along the way.

Reading A Tree For Me makes me want to pack up and go to the park or hike trails and see how many different types of trees I can discover.

The illustrations are rich and vibrant and easily grab children’s attention. I also appreciate the real life photographs and tree facts at the end of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Familius for allowing me to read and review A Tree For Me!

[Ilona · Rating 4 out of 5]

[I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.]

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I always love a good (children's) book about nature, and encouraging its conservation. This one is all about trees, and how beautiful and different from one another each of them are.

The illustrations are really soft and beautiful, just like the story and text are.

I could never recommend enough such picture books!

[Elizabeth]

I'd never heard of a Crape Myrtle tree until now, but I want one!

[Lisa Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice story in rhyme talking about how beautiful and important trees are and how to identify some of them. There isn't enough space to cover a lot of trees in a picture book and the author did a terrific job pointing out what features are used to identify trees.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

[Lisa Roppel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was drawn to this book do to my love of nature and being outdoors. Carole Gerber provides and opportunity for me to visualize being in her story. The story is told in rhyme which is pleasing to the ear for young readers. It provides readers with information about the trees that are beautifully illustrated in this picture book. At the end of the book there is more information about the types of trees within and "Why we love trees." So, it is a great balance of fiction and non-fiction for our younger readers.

This is a very visually appealing book that will appeal to a wide range of children at home, in the library or at school.
#ATreeForMe is expected to be released April 23, 2024.

Thank you #NetGalley, #CaroleGerber and #Familius for the opportunity to preview this ARC.

[Julia✨Book Reviews by Jules✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute book about how important it is to take care of nature, and all the ways plants and trees help the environment. I enjoyed the illustrations. Unfortunately, climate change is a problem that children who are now young are going to be dealing with when they are old. This is why it is important to honor Mother Nature and respect her. This would be a good book for a teacher to read to students on Earth Day -- or any day.

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[Stephanie Bange · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect choice to read on Arbor Day....

A young boy and his father go for a walk and experience the sights and textures found in different trees. They closely explore 8 different trees, head to a nursery where the boy selects a tree, and return home to plant it in their yard.

Gerber packs lots of information about each kind of tree in this story. The poetry is light and lyrical, making it perfect to read aloud during circle time or quiet time. Backmatter includes a 2-page spread of thumbnail stock photos of each tree mentioned - with a close-up of leaves, bark, and a distinguishing feature - and a page listing why trees are important and sources consulted, with one weblink that explains how to plant a tree.

Stylized digital(?) illustrations by Helena Pérez García are bright and colorful, although they feel a bit forced at times and static others. She has admirably captured the essence of each tree, though not to the extent that this could be used as a tree ID book. I like that readers will be able to ID the tree the boy takes and plants.

An excellent choice to encourage young arborists to plant trees.

Recommended for PreSchool-grade 3.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

A boy and his father take a walk and learn about trees. The picture book aims to teach the reader while entertaining with rhymed poetry. In the end, the boy gets his own tree to plant at home.

An informative picture book mixing non-fiction elements in rhymed verse. There have been a lot of these lately, some more successful than others. Although I like where the book is going, I’m afraid the information seems forced into the poetry. Some of the verses feel awkward, ending with an unnatural meter. The non-fiction back matter seems hastily put together. The whole endeavor seems low-budget: the illustrations of the trees themselves are beautiful but the people are not done well, the meter and strange verse structures really stand out to me, and the informative nature of it seems inadequate for what it is trying to accomplish; there is not enough “info.” I think there are better mashups of poetry/non-fiction picture books out there, but I appreciate what the author/illustrator team is trying to accomplish here.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Tree for Me tells the story of a father and son who go into the forest to find a tree to take home. Along the way they explore the sights, sounds and feel of different trees and plants.

Beautifully illustrated, this book is a truly engaging sensory experience. The prose perfectly captures the experience of walking amongst the different trees in a way that is accessible for children. The pictures are vivid and saturated with colour, making this a really engaging read.

This is a great book for children to read with their grownups, and may inspire them to go out and enjoy the nature around them. I really enjoyed the facts at the end of the story.

Thank you Familius and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

[Farah G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet little book with beautiful ideas and illustrations to take children's interest in, and understanding of, nature - and more specifically trees - up a notch.

I love the textural element that was brought in by discussing how some trees have bark that feels smooth as human skin, while others have a very different feel. The shapes of the leaves and tiny details are also described with care.

The final surprise that the father has for his child provides the perfect ending to this little outing, and a direction as to the next steps in this journey for other children who are interested. Nice job!

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written for Arbor Day but a good read all the year around. Dad takes us on a walk through the park where we learn about the size, shape, bark, and leaves of a number of trees. Then we go to the nursery and learn even more about the care and need for trees. An excellent book!
The illustrations b Helena Pérez García are clear, colorful, and representative.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, and especially to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Familius via NetGalley. Thank you!
Available April 23, 2024

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each tree has different leaves and bark
that make it stand out from the rest.
We'll learn to tell the trees apart
by looking at the way they're dressed.

A father and child spend a pleasant day together exploring what makes each tree unique, and at the end of the book they share one more special activity. The story is told through rhyming text, and the illustrations by Helena Pérez García are vibrant. This is a nice reminder to appreciate trees, observe nature, and spend time outdoors with loved ones.

Thanks to NetGalley and Familius for sharing.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Walking through the woods, a dad teaches a little boy all about the different features of different trees, so when they visit a nursery at the end the little boy gets to choose his own tree to plant - the world definitely needs more trees! I liked that they included photographs of the different tree features at the end, but I wish they had just incorporated the photographs into the illustrations to really have an accurate depiction of what was being described throughout. I was also disappointed it didn't include some of my favorite trees (shagbark hickory has the most fun bark, and oaks have the best shaped leaves!)

[Sue Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Tree for Me by Carole Gerber.
There are amazing trees that live in our world—yellow poplar, American beech, crepe myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are which? Follow along in this heartwarming tale as a father lovingly teaches his son to identify eight common trees in a park and then surprises him with his own tree to plant and nurture. With beautiful, realistic illustrations and true facts interwoven throughout the story,
This was a lovely quick read with lovely illustrations. A great way for a young child to learn about the different trees. 5*.

[Britney · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book are beautiful and my nature loving daughter loved being able to see the different trees and plants and possibly see them around our home. I really loved the last two pages where there were actually photos of the trees and plants that were mentioned throughout the book and the list of reasons why trees are so important. A great book and great learning experience that is beautiful and fun for kids.

Thank you Netgalley, Carole Gerber, and Familius publishing for providing me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Julia Shelburne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This lovely book follows a father and son as they walk through the woods identifying trees. The descriptions of the tree are good for young readers, I thought the illustration style made it a bit more difficult to see what each tree actually looks like, so was happy to see a chart at the end of the book with photographs of the identified trees. I loved the ending of the story as well!

Thank you NetGalley and Familius for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book has vibrant illustrations and teaches kids about different types of trees as a boy and his father explore nature. There isn't much to the story, but the book includes clear descriptions and sensory details about what different trees are like, and the note at the end shares more information and some example photos for each tree.

I received a temporary digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Ashley Cooksey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful rhyming picture book sharing information about different types of trees. For each tree shared in the book readers will discover its name and leaf shape or bark patterns and textures. The only thing that would have made it better would be to include pictures of the actual tree inset into the illustrations. Detailed photos of the trees are included at the end of the book along with an informational page about the importance of trees.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can see this being a really beautiful tale to read aloud and really create a calming, magical atmosphere

Full, engaging illustrations that turn the words into magic.

My only complaint is that I wanted more. I feel like this was the start of a lovely tale but it didn’t get chance to grow - a few more pages could have worked wonders here.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

[stefiereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.
A fun book about tree. The illustrations are gorgeous. The colors used really enhance the experience of reading. It makes me want to go outside in the nature and absord the magic of it all.
While reading, I wish it's more. It felt like something missing. But it is educational nonetheless :) I guess the adult part of me wishing for something deeper.

[Ember Air · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was cute! It does a good job of introducing the idea of different types of trees and instills interest in learning more. I feel like it is missing something; it is so close to be amazing, but isn't necessarily one that has you coming back to read again and again. The information on the different types of trees are the back of the book was wonderful.

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a little one who loves trees or wants to learn about them, this book will help them. The story is written with illustrations and at the back of the book there are real pictures the would help your little one identify trees. A cute story for everyone to enjoy!

[Delilah · Rating 4 out of 5]

📖A Tree for Me by Carole Gerber📖

⭐A Tree for Me is about a father and son who go on a trail and explore nature. They explore trees, nature, and new scenes.⭐

💖In my opinion this book was SO good!! The illustrations in this book are incredible!!💖

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[Sally Wilsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great way for children to appreciate what trees give us from paper to oxygen. It is full of different trees and how to spot them. From American Beech to Eastern White Pine. This book also encourages children to not only go into nature but plant a tree of their own.

[Casey Rislov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flourish. It is full of life, bright illustrations and environmental knowledge. Children will flourish with knowledge of trees and why they should care.

I received a copy through NetGalley.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Tree for Me
by Carole Gerber

Listing eight types of trees describing their bark, leaves and species. This will help children and families identify these trees. The book has a section that shows actual trees, and how important they are to the earth.