Author Rebecca E. Hirsch and illustrator Mia Posada, who first collaborated on Plants Can't Sit Still, return in this second work of picture book natural history, this time examining the lives of the world's tallest trees. A simple narrative exploring how trees grow is paired with lovely collage artwork, while the afterword gives more detailed information about arboreal life and which species of tree—Sitka Spruce, Coast Douglas Fir, Coast Redwood, Giant Sequoia, Kashmir Cypress, Yellow Meranti, Southern Blue Gum, Australian Mountain Ash—grow the tallest...

As a tree lover, I enjoyed Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up immensely, appreciating its simple but descriptive text, and the lovely artwork, created using cut paper collage and watercolor. I think the simplicity of the text works very well in bringing in younger picture book audiences, while the afterword supplies more information for those who are ready for it. I appreciated some of the comparisons made, such as certain trees being taller than the Empire State Building, or as old as ancient Egypt, as this adds some additional fun to the text. Recommended to young tree and nature lovers, and to anyone seeking simple picture books about very tall trees. It would pair very nicely with Jason Chin's Redwoods, which is recommended in the list of further reading. ( )

great tree read aloud. arbor day

Just which are the tallest trees? Where do they live? Just how old is old for a tree? How do these trees compare to things like the Statue of Liberty or even each other? What makes them grow?
This book answers these questions and a lot more! I want one!
The illustrations by Mia Posada are lovely, look like they're made with real bark, and fun!
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Lerner Publishing Group/Millbrook Press ™ via NetGalley. Thank you! ( )