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Poetrees by Douglas Florian

Poetrees

Hardcover – Picture Book, March 9, 2010

Douglas Florian

Beach Lane Books · Hardcover · March 9, 2010

Douglas Florian explores the arboreal world with his signature wit and whimsy in this tree-mendous picture book poetry collection featuring a dynamic vertical format that illustrates the incredible heights and shapes of the trees.

PoetryAll About TreesFunny Poemscollection
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Who it’s for
Tree science meets playful verse, with a vertical format that gives these giants room to rise.
Themes
Trees and the natural world, Scientific traits of trees
Genres
All About Trees, Poetry, Funny Poems

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About this book

Douglas Florian explores the arboreal world with his signature wit and whimsy in this tree-mendous picture book poetry collection featuring a dynamic vertical format that illustrates the incredible heights and shapes of the trees. Seeds are sprouting, roots are spreading, and branches are swaying. From coconut palms and bristlecone pines to baobabs and banyans, discover the scientific nature of these majestic plants as well as their unique and quirky characteristics.

Trees in Verse

Tree science meets playful verse, with a vertical format that gives these giants room to rise.

Come here for

  • Witty poems about palms, pines, baobabs, and banyans
  • Quirky tree traits alongside their scientific nature

Expect

  • A picture-book poetry collection with a dynamic vertical format
  • A playful look at the heights and shapes of trees

Where it sits

All About Trees62%
Poetry49%
Funny Poems37%

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Publisher categories

  • Environment & Conservation
  • Trees & Forests
  • Poetry
Authors
Douglas Florian
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
March 9, 2010
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Trees and the natural world · Scientific traits of trees
Reading lane
Environment & Conservation