5 Must-Read Children’s Books about Trees

Whether you’re studying nature or just looking for good books to fill your child’s shelf, we’ve got recommendations you don’t want to miss! Check out five must-read children’s books about trees to add to your homeschool library.

Arbor Day Square by Kathryn Galbraith
Help budding readers understand the mission behind this holiday through the eyes of Kate, a young member of a newly established town on the prairie. Year after year her family works with the townspeople to bring trees to the plains for future generations to enjoy. The author’s note includes a brief history of Arbor Day.

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Enjoy classic Dr. Seuss rhymes in the tale of The Lorax, a stout orange fellow who “speaks for the trees” when the mysterious Once-ler moves in to harvest them. The book’s underlying themes shine through in the well-known line, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeffer
Learn about the life cycle of a tree through the cast of characters that call it home during various stages of its life. Robin Brickman’s three-dimensional watercolor paintings add a unique flavor and realistic feel to the story’s illustrations.

We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow
Introduce your child to poetry with a story that follows the growth of two trees and the families that plant them in very different parts of the world. With bright illustrations and simple, repetitive language, the sweet story explains how trees impact the environment in a way young readers can appreciate.

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
This timeless story tells the tale of a lifelong relationship between a child and a tree. Giving all she has to the boy she loves over the course of his lifetime, The Giving Tree provides a tender illustration of selfless love.