Greening Up

By Krista Crabtree

GREENING UP is a picture book for early grades that emphasizes curiosity and perseverance in the face of adversity. As an aspen tree "greens up" during the summer, she befriends a wise ponderosa tree, who has weathered many seasons, and with that, wildland fires. Aspen meets a cast of characters who are native to a montane forest and part of the cycle of life in the mountainous regions of western North America, including Abert the squirrel and a great horned owl who bears similarities to the naturalist John Muir. The trees witness a wildland fire, which brings firefighters, an air tanker and ultimately new growth out of the ashes. The beautifully-illustrated artwork inspires the imagination of young readers, while teaching them about fire ecology, which is further explained in the glossary of terms.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578679345
• ISBN13: 9780578679341
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Peak to Peak Endeavors, LLC
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4