Because of an Acorn - (Nrdc) by Lola M Schaefer & Adam Schaefer (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This enchanting and informative picture book explores the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem, relating how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life."--

Book Synopsis

Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower.

Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.

Review Quotes

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"For the youngest readers and listeners, this is a simple but attractive introduction to nature's life cycles." -- School Library Journal

"It's not easy to explain to a tiny naturalist what an ecosystem is or how it works. But this beautifully illustrated little tome, accentuated with clever cutouts, will show ]them] how an acorn leads to a forest--and along the way, supports a whole host of flora and fauna great and small." -- Sierra Club

"This beautiful book, with its simple text, is a great introduction to our ecosystem and the circle of life." -- PBS Kids

"A simple but attractive introduction to nature's life cycles."-School Library Journal

"This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the unsung hero at the heart of a white oak forest ecosystem: the acorn."--Natural History Magazine

"This lyrical paean to nature celebrates connectedness and the cycles of growth."--Washington Parent

"Through a combination of vivid illustrations and simple text, this book offers small children a glimpse into the complex connections that underlie the forest's vibrant web of life."--Science Magazine

About the Author

Adam Schaefer is a writer by night, city government worker by day. Adam grew up climbing trees and still does. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Frann Preston-Gannon is a London-based illustrator and author. Her picture books have been shortlisted for many awards. In April 2011, she became the first UK recipient of the Sendak Fellowship.

Lola M. Schaefer is the author of many children's books and the winner of a Charlotte Zolotow Honor and the Children's Choice Book Award. She lives with her husband in the mountains of northern Georgia.