Together, a Forest

Together, a Forest…Drawing Connections Between Nature’s Diversity and Our Own written and illustrated by Roz MacLean is a richly illustrated and thoughtful picture book that helps children to understand diversity through the perspetive of nature. Set during a class trip to the woods, the story shows how each child connects with the forest in their own unique way, mirroring how individual differences strengthen a community.

I love the beautiful language throughout the book such as “Ben wants to wrap himself up in Moss like a blanket” and “Lichens remind Sofia of bursts of electricity, like what makes her power wheelchair zoom.”