Review: Rise to the Sky

The upcoming “Rise to the Sky” is another entry into the children’s non-fiction market featuring the natural environment. What sets this one apart from others is the accessible explanation of tree biology and the richly-textured collage illustrations. 

I was surprised, but delighted, to read author Rebecca E. Hirsch’s descriptions of the trees. She makes complicated processes easy to understand. There are additional explanations for adults and older children in the back of the book accompanied by a list of books for further reading. Mia Posada’s collages are amazing and bring to life the texture of the living trees. 

This book is great for children, and anyone else, interested in the natural world or trees. “Rise to the Sky” will be out next month.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group’s Millbrook Press for an advance reader’s copy in exchange for review consideration. All opinions are my own.