Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf

Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees. AUTHOR: From a Wisconsin family that has planted many trees together, Lois Ehlert especially loves sugar maples because of their brilliant red and yellow fall leaves. She has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for children including Hands: Growing Up to be an Artist and Waiting for Wings and Leaf Man, both New York Times bestsellers. REVIEWS: ?Children will beg to share this book over and over.?--American Bookseller AGES 4-8 years Kindergarten - 3rd class