How to Draw a Tree

by David LaRochelle

Genres: Picture Books, Art, Nature

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 5, 2025

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely book--story by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Colleen Muske. Should be fun to read with kids and have them talk about all the shapes, colors, and other details of trees. (Ages 3-7)

[Candance Doerr-Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong mentor text for modeling descriptive writing and noticing through close observation. The book features many similes and sensory details. I may use this text to kick off an outdoor writing activities where students go outdoors to find a sit spot and befriend a tree

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[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful celebration of trees of all kinds. Love how it encourages deep observation and appreciation.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it. A little lesson in how trees vary wildly. Soft illustrations with the names of the trees noted.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really great classroom book for early elementary. Would be a great support for a tree unit, a writing unit, or an art unit. All about observation.

[Michelle Halber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a simple, lovely book asking great questions about how trees look and feel before beginning to try to draw a tree.