Because of an Acorn: (Nature Autumn Books for Children, Picture Books about Acorn Trees)

“A simple but attractive introduction to nature’s life cycles.”-School Library Journal

"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

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

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

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

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

"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