Vita Jiménez - We Need Trees!: Caring for our Planet

CARING FOR OUR PLANET

By VITA JIMNEZ

Illustrations by GEORGE ERMOS Music by ERIK KOSKINEN

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Publishers Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Prepared by Librarian Consultant: Ann-Marie Begnaud

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016938068

We Need Trees : Caring for Our Planet

Series: Me, My Friends, My Community : Caring for Our Planet

By Vita Jimnez

Illustrations by George Ermos

Music by Erik Koskinen

Summary: In this catchy song paired with colorful illustrations, children learn the reasons we need trees.

ISBN: 978-1-63290-781-3 (library binding/CD)

ISBN: 978-1-68410-107-8 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-1-4966-3638-6 (ebook)

Suggested Dewey and Subject Headings:

Dewey: E 582.16

LCSH Subject Headings: Trees Juvenile literature. | Environmental responsibility Juvenile literature. | Trees Songs and music Texts. | Environmental responsibility Songs and music Texts. | Trees Juvenile sound recordings. | Environmental responsibility Juvenile sound recordings.

Sears Subject Headings: Trees. | Environmental protection. | School songbooks. | Childrens songs. | Folk music United States.

BISAC Subject Headings: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests. | JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / Songbooks. | JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection.

Book design and art direction: Tim Palin Creative

Editorial direction: Flat Sole Studio

Music direction: Elizabeth Draper

Music written and produced by Erik Koskinen and recorded at Real Phonic Studios

WHY READING AND SINGING WITH YOUR CHILD IS SO IMPORTANT

Daily reading with your child leads to increased academic achievement. Music and songs, specifically rhyming songs, are a fun and easy way to build early literacy and language development. Music skills correlate significantly with both phonological awareness and reading development. Singing helps build vocabulary and speech development. And reading and appreciating music together is a wonderful way to strengthen your relationship.

READ AND SING EVERY DAY!

TIPS FOR USING CANTATA LEARNING BOOKS AND SONGS DURING YOUR DAILY STORY TIME

1. 1. As you sing and read, point out the different words on the page that rhyme. Suggest other words that rhyme.
2. 2. Memorize simple rhymes such as Itsy Bitsy Spider and sing them together. This encourages comprehension skills and early literacy skills.
3. 3. Use the questions in the back of each book to guide your singing and storytelling.
4. 4. Read the included sheet music with your child while you listen to the song. How do the music notes correlate to the words of the song?
5. 5. Sing along on the go and at home. Access music by going to www.cantatalearning.com. You can also stream or download the music for free to your computer, smartphone, or mobile device.

Devoting time to daily reading shows that you are available for your child. Together, you are building language, literacy, and listening skills.

Have fun reading and singing!

Trees are an important natural
resource . They give us and shade. They provide food and homes for animals. We also use the wood from trees to make homes, furniture, paper, and many other things.

To learn why we need trees, turn the page and sing along!

We need trees for the clean air we .

We need trees for the shade of their leaves.

We need trees for wood, paper, and homes.

We need trees for fruits and nuts to grow.

We need trees.

We need trees!

Trees help keep air cool and clean.

They give us oxygen to breathe.

For clean air, we need trees.

For clean air, we need trees.

Trees are homes for birds and bees.

Many animals nest in trees.

For animal homes, we need trees.

For animal homes, we need trees.

We need trees for the clean air we breathe.

We need trees for the shade of their leaves.

We need trees for wood, paper, and homes.

We need trees for fruits and nuts to grow.

We need trees.

We need trees!

Trees grow nuts and fruits to eat: apples, almonds, and other treats.

For many foods, we need trees.

For many foods, we need trees.

For each tree that is cut down, a new one in the ground.