This read - aloud, poetic book is a perfect introduction to forests for kids aged 2 - 4. When unfolded, it reveals a forest - scape as long as a king - size bed, about 2.47 metres or over eight feet! In this first forest book for the young, children learn how trees, similar to humans, communicate, care for one another, share food, and build a home together. The book unfolds to show a lush temperate forest, visualizing how trees connect to form forest families. The back panels feature vivid illustrations of diverse forest environments worldwide, and secondary text provides detailed information about tree science and forest flora and fauna. Housed in a gift case with a magnetic closure, it's both a treasured book and a beautiful fold - out shelf display for any child's room.
To use this book, simply open the gift case with the magnetic closure. Gently unfold the accordion - style board book to reveal the long forest - scape. Read the book aloud to your 2 - 4 - year - old child, pointing out the illustrations and explaining the interesting facts about trees. When not in use, carefully fold the book back up and place it back in the gift case. Keep the book away from water and sharp objects to prevent damage. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it clean.
