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Reviewed by Shari Marshall for Readers' Favorite
“What can trees know about dangers outside?” Illustrated by Summer Morrison, Emily Dangremond’s picture book, Meet the Trees, is both imaginative and educational. The story highlights the experiences of Aspen, Juneberry, and Oak as trees. Being rooted in one place doesn’t mean trees don’t encounter events. There are antagonistic forces in a tree’s life, like the seasons, weather, and wildlife. Aspen, Juneberry, and Oak are examples of each tree’s unique response to individual challenges. Regardless of these differences, together the trees create a forest.
Meet the Trees is simple and easy to follow with an uncluttered layout and readable text. Individual trees and their experiences direct the narrative, completing the surrounding discussion about one tree before moving on to the next. The main theme is resilience, which is explored through each tree’s response to environmental factors. Aspen, Juneberry, and Oak adapt and overcome the challenges presented to them: caterpillars, beavers, and lightning. In addition, the story hints at themes of teamwork and overcoming challenges. The trees face their problems with a positive attitude, and the colorful illustrations capture expressive faces, giving insight into the characters’ feelings and conveying their mood. Overall, the illustrations complement the narrative. Subsequently, the use of rhyme lightens the narrative by creating a sense of unity and a soothing tone. Emily Dangremond provides an information page at the end of the story where each of the three trees speaks directly to readers, which is a unique and fun way to provide education about trees. This is a story that sparks curiosity about plants and wildlife. Nature-loving children will adore this sweet picture book.
