Fun Books to Teach Children about Trees

The Lives of Trees is a beautiful book with illustrations on the anatomy of trees, for readers age 8 and above. It explains the functions of trees and shows how trees are born. And how they eat, drink, breathe and sleep! Plus how they defend themselves (sometimes attack), reproduce and in some incredible cases – move!

Learn which trees and bulbs are not safe near pets. Also know trees to avoid near horses (including yew, oak and sycamore). Conkers are also not safe near pets.

The Secret Life of the Forest helps children discover (with the help of Little Seed as a guide) the interconnected world of trees, animals and fungi. In this fun illustrated book, discover the hidden wonders of the forest. And uncover the web of connections that sustain this vibrant interconnected ecosystem, where each creature has a vital role to play.

Can You Hear The Trees Talking? is a best-selling children’s version of a book on how trees communicate to each other, written by a German forestry expert.

Learn what trees feel, how they communicate and take care of their families, and how trees can act as nature’s water filters, keep us healthy and how we can help sick trees to get better.

Tremendous Trees is a bright and fun colourful book for all ages, to teach everyone about trees. How do massive trees grow from tiny seeds? What are trees, and why are they so important?

This book explores different parts of a tree, showing how animals benefit, and why leaves turn brown in autumn.

Readers will also learn about some of the oldest trees in the world (like baobab and bristlecone trees) and the extraordinary roots of mangrove trees.