How It Works: Tree

Part of How It Works

Illustrated by David Semple
Board Book
$9.99 US
| $12.99 CAN
On sale Aug 05, 2025 | 12 Pages | 9781664351622
Age 2-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
This interactive book for children ages 2-5 features layered die-cut pages throughout to introduce toddlers to the life cycle of an apple tree throughout the year.

Children ages 2-5 can learn all about how an apple tree grows and changes throughout the year with this interactive board book that features layered die-cut pages throughout. Simple callouts to the various parts of the tree, such as "roots," "leaves," and "trunk," invite young readers to see how the tree changes with the seasons. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to trees is perfect for curious toddlers.

  • The perfect first book about trees for toddlers ages 2-5
  • Layered die-cut pages encourage interactivity
  • Fun facts about trees!
Isabel Otter is a children's book editor and writer. She grew up in rural Herefordshire, England, and spent much of her childhood in trees. Isabel loves weaving stories and writing about the world around her. She currently lives in London.

David Semple was born in the North East of England in the early 70's. After studying illustration he enjoyed a stint working in the TV & Film industry in London painting latex puppets & prosthetics! Since then a pencil has never been far from his hand, and he has designed and illustrated characters for a wide range of clients across the globe. He lives in York with his designer wife Kate, their three children, and Olive the dog.
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This interactive book for children ages 2-5 features layered die-cut pages throughout to introduce toddlers to the life cycle of an apple tree throughout the year.

Children ages 2-5 can learn all about how an apple tree grows and changes throughout the year with this interactive board book that features layered die-cut pages throughout. Simple callouts to the various parts of the tree, such as "roots," "leaves," and "trunk," invite young readers to see how the tree changes with the seasons. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to trees is perfect for curious toddlers.

  • The perfect first book about trees for toddlers ages 2-5
  • Layered die-cut pages encourage interactivity
  • Fun facts about trees!

Author

Isabel Otter is a children's book editor and writer. She grew up in rural Herefordshire, England, and spent much of her childhood in trees. Isabel loves weaving stories and writing about the world around her. She currently lives in London.

David Semple was born in the North East of England in the early 70's. After studying illustration he enjoyed a stint working in the TV & Film industry in London painting latex puppets & prosthetics! Since then a pencil has never been far from his hand, and he has designed and illustrated characters for a wide range of clients across the globe. He lives in York with his designer wife Kate, their three children, and Olive the dog.

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