About the Book : Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
Ehlert blends bold graphics, vibrant colors, and precise details in her
watercolor collages alongside found objects like seeds, fabric, wire, and roots
in this innovative work of early nonfiction. A special glossary explains how
roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, how to make
a bird treat, and other facts about trees. Children and adults will feel
inspired to take a closer look at the nature in their own backyards.
About the Author : Lois Ehlert
Lois Ehlert was the Caldecott Honorwinning author and illustrator of Color Zoo,
as well as Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Eating the