The Pine Cone's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem

By Hannah Barnaby

Did you know a pine tree starts as a cone, turns into a gift, and can become a blanket?

In this rhyming life cycle picture book, a pine cone becomes something new with each turn of the page, from a tower to a feast, from a magic trick to a Christmas tree. Extensive back matter on fun facts about pine trees and where to find them, along with a pine cone craft, are included. A perfect book for both home and school libraries. An excellent gift for the holidays or any time of year

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464224986
• ISBN13: 9781464224980
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

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It's the story of an evergreen from seeds/pinecones to their uses as fully grown trees and with maps, trivia, jokes, and more! The illustrations by Cédric Abt are detailed, imaginative, and FUN in bright colors. Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age, including ESL, and great for gifting to EVERYone, but especially to a school, waiting room, or your local public library! I requested and received a temporary uncorrected digital galley from SOURCEBOOKS Kids | Sourcebooks Explore via NetGalley. ***** review #bookbub #goodreads #thestorygraph #ThePineConesSecret by @hannahbarnaby #ALifeCyclePoem #PartofStartingSmall @cedricabt Illustrator @sourcebookskids @sourcebooks #NetGalley #childrensbooks #readtokids #nature #picturebookart #kidlit #storytelling #picturebook #illustration #imagination #bookshop_org #bookshop_org_uk #indiebookstoresca @childrensbookcouncil @librarythingofficial