One Tree

Part of the Green Start series, this sturdy, playful book carries a gentle environmental message. A single tree in a meadow is a busy ecosystem of birds, bugs and squirrels. As seasons change and seeds sprout, another tree grows. Information about the importance of trees will likely be lost on youngest readers (“Deforestation—the destruction of Earth's forests—is a serious threat”), but the friendly faces and stitchlike patterns are appealing. In the Garden , Baby Animals and The Five Senses are also available. Ages 3–6. (Apr.)