My daughter and I enjoyed reading this cute book about trees. She learned how they grow from a seed to a sapling, to a tree, the different parts of trees, and how trees help people, such as, they give us oxygen and we give them carbon dioxide. My daughter was amazed and interested in all of this, so it was really fun to read it with her.

The graphics in the book are quirky and fun, and the text is easy to read. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

The description doesn't go well with what I experienced reading the book. It started with a seed, and nature nurtures it to grow and become a tree itself, and produce seed that can be the next trees. They are important to us, so we can breathe and take comfort in it. A beautiful reminder to us, that trees are also need to be nurtured to give us oxygen (and less floods, in my opinion.) and food.

This is a very simple book and easy for younger children to understand. If you have older readers I would say it’s probably a little too simplistic for them. Overall, very good.

Thank you NetGalley and the independent publisher for accepting my request to read and review How Does A Tree Become A Tree?.

Author: Joshua Goodson
Published: 11/10/20
Genre: Children's Fiction | Outdoors & Nature | Parenting & Families

Loved the illustrations and the story. They worked seamlessly together. The story is short and sweet, every step is identified. My mind was ahead of the story wondering when Arbor Day was and who I could gift this to.

A tree has its beginning as a seed. With the help of rain, sun, and soil the seed takes root and turns into a lush sapling. The sapling then keeps on growing and a beautiful tree emerges giving shelter to birds and a variety of animals. Trees bring shade for picnics and produce oxygen for humans to breathe.

The adult tree then produces its own seeds and the miracle of the birth of a new tree continues once again. The illustrations are simple and the book teaches a child to love the trees around them and all about the life cycle of a tree. I really like this sweet book and highly recommend it.

I hate being a Debbie Downer with my review, but this book was a little more simplistic than I had expected.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review How Does a Tree Become a Tree in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Joshua Goodson the author and Independently Published. Publication date is 10 Nov 2020.

This is a great, easy to understand book and a good way to introduce children to the basics of how a tree grows. Its also shows that sitting under a tree and sharing your thoughts is a helpful tool in life. The illustrations are really cute too!! Thanks #NetGalley

It starts with a seed. Then a tree takes root, grows, and matures into a lush and beautiful sapling that provides shade and comfort for people and animals in this sweet and clever story for young readers.

Rain, sun, soil, and time all go into the growing of a tree, which in time provides shade for picnics “and sometimes… lions." When the grown tree drops seeds itself, the cycle is repeated. Readers also learn that trees produce oxygen so people can breathe and that when trees “hang out together,” they're called a “grove.”

Trees are also friendly. They listen and make soft rustling sounds. They provide shade and a place to rest. So if you ever feel alone, just remember that trees are your friends. In fact, “a tree is where it all begins!’

This simple but clever story will fascinate young readers. With minimal text and brief, bite-sized sentences, the story will engage young minds and draw them into basic botany and other sciences. Beautifully illustrated, Joshua Goodson’s How Does a Tree Become a Tree? is a delightful read!

A very cute and accurate book to teach children about the life cycle of a tree. Adorable illustrations and easy to follow story makes it perfect for young readers.

In a Nutshell: A simple enough book that explains to children how a tree comes into being.

The process is explained in easy words, right from a seed falling off a tree and going all the way till the new tree sends off its own seeds into the world. There are some things that go beyond what was essential, such as the tree being our friend, and the word for a group of trees. But there were also some concepts that I had expected to be a part of the book but weren’t, such as the development of flowers and fruits, and the importance of trees in nature. (It gores so much beyond ‘providing shade for picnics.’)

The language is easy and the illustrations bright and sweet, both thus being suitable for pre-K readers.

The cover art reminded me of the cover of Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree, a book that I had loved in my childhood but have strong mixed feelings about now. Thankfully, the content in this book is not similar.

I just couldn’t figure out why the lion had to be in the book! It was funny but also weird.

All in all, a nice book that works decently for younger children. It’s a bit too short and too simplistic for slightly older age groups. The final copy needs a round of proofreading.
(As this is already published long back, I am not sure if the ARC I received is the same as the published version. But my copy had pagesetting and proofing errors.)

3.5 stars.

My thanks to BookBuzz.net and NetGalley for the DRC of “How Does A Tree Become A Tree?” This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

How Does A Tree Become A Tree?
by Joshua Goodson

A beautifully simple explanation for trees, for early readers. This is a great picture book for classes, showing line art and representation of the world through cartoon line art. It can sponsor art classes to illustrate their writing. I can see it used in a kindergarten science class to allow them to use simple language to explain science concepts. This fits into the curriculum of kindergarten and first grade looking at plants and growth. The simple wording can also help children comprehend the subject of books and the use of plants for oxygen.

How Does a Tree Become a Tree? is a very simplistic book, both in text and illustrations. It gives a very succinct account of how a tree becomes a tree. This would be a good book for younger elementary students, as it lends the opportunity to talk about the life cycle of a tree and taking care of our earth. The illustrations are vibrant, whimsical, and not overwhelming. It is a lovely book.