Now that your children are familiar with the traditions surrounding Tu B'Shevat, dig deep into the themes of environmental stewardship with these beautiful picture books.
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Recommended for ages 5 to 6
One day, as Alona walks home in the rain, a very special leaf falls on her head. This gentle story illustrates the unique relationship human beings have with the natural world -- especially trees.
Recommended for ages 7 to 8
Pavel is a new American, and he’s excited to take part in making his adopted country beautiful -- so he joins an army corps that’s dedicated to planting trees! Some of the people he works with are less welcoming than others, but Pavel learns that becoming a true American is a little like planting your roots in a new land.
Recommended for ages 5 to 6
Close your eyes and picture a tree. Everyone knows what a tree looks like, right? But there are so many different ways to look at them -- and appreciate all the things that they do.
Recommended for ages 4 to 5
Sadie knows Tu B'Shevat, the birthday of the trees, is a traditional time to plant a tree -- but it's too snowy where she lives. Her grandmoteher helps Sadie and her brother, Ori, come up with another way to express love and care for the planet we live on.
Recommended for ages 7 to 8
Pearl loved her street. She loved the people on her street, and she loved the trees on her street -- planted there by her mother years before. So when the city wants to cut them down, it’s time for Pearl to take a stand.
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