A Tree Is a Home by Pamela Hickman, Zafouko Yamamoto
Published by Kids Can Press on September 7, 2021
ISBN: 1525302361
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals, Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Horses
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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As a large old tree grows it shelters a variety of animal families.  This non-fiction book reviews the seasons using both the changes of the tree and that of the six animal families who use it as a home.  Hickman’s text reveals some mysteries of animal habitats while it accurately describes the changes of season in the north.  Lush expanding illustrations of the tree allows little readers to search for the animal homes.  Yamamoto’s up-close views of animal habitat and behavior may produce an interest in children to learn more about nature.  By adding the house to the story, the author connects readers to the seasons. This book is story time worthy across many age groups.

A Tree is a Home is a nonfiction picture book which will make a good addition to any public library concept book collection. Preschool classrooms through grade 2 will find this title an excellent addition to their shelves.  Once school media center librarians have shared this title, they will be unable to keep the book on the shelf.

Reviewed by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME