Fostering Positive Relationships with Nature through Meet the Trees by Emily Dangremond

In this episode, Roxanne Chester and Gina Soldano-Herrle talk about co-Picture Book Peep Member Emily Dangremond’s book, Meet the Trees. Emily’s book inspires a personal connection with readers to each of the trees depicted (Juneberry, Aspen, Oak) as their stories unfold.As nature is such a huge force in our world, this conversation serves as more of a spark to alight whichever trail you choose to follow. We cover a wide range of natural relationships from how we feel about the moon to trees and even natural disasters. Find the tornado (or grasshopper) and create that personal connection with nature as you follow your curiosity.🦗🌪️ -Gina Soldano-HerrleWithin the natural world, there are many avenues one can explore. In our conversation, we talk about movements such as The Bird Alliance within the United States and how some conservation organizations are moving to more inclusive practices.We would like to thank authors Lynn Becker and Karen Greenwald for sharing their thoughts with us about the moon and natural disasters respectively. Nature is versatile and ever changing. It can be calming, destructive, or regenerative. Whatever your avenue into explore the natural world is (I highly recommend tardigrades!), remember that all relationships, even those with unstoppable forces start with respect.“We can’t control nature but we can control our own behavior and just show the respect to the natural world it deserves.” - Karen GreenwaldFurther Reading📚:This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the beautiful books about nature out there. These titles aim to inspire you to explore further.Plants🌲🌳🌷Meet The Trees by Emily Dangremond illustrated by Summer MorrisonMy Grandpa, My Tree, and Me by Roxanne Troup illustrated by Kendra BinneyLeafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees by Michelle Schaub illustrated by Anne LambeletThe Wall and the Wild by Christina Dendy illustrated by Katie RewseStand as Tall as the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest by Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau illustrated by Vanessa JaramilloEco Girl by Ken Wilson-MaxWhat the Garden Tells Me by Monica MikaiHere Are the Seeds by JaNay Brown-Wood illustrated by Olivia AmoahBe a Tree by Maria Gianferrari illustrated by Felicita SalaAnimals🦌🐍Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures by Susan Johnston Taylor illustrated by Annie BakstAn Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story by Laura Roettiger illustrated by Debbie PalenJumper: A Day in The Life of The Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica LananWorm and Caterpillar are Friends by Kaz WindnessLittle Otter by Julie Abery illustrated by Suzie MasonJust a Worm by Marie BoydNudi Gill: Poison Powerhouse of the Sea by Bonnie KelsoThe Three Little Tardigrades by Sandra FayTrick or Treat Bugs to Eat by Tracy C. Gold illustrated by Nancy LeschnikoffUp, Up and Away: Monarch Butterflies by Marta Magellan illustrated by Mauro Magellan with photos by James GersingIf Tigers Disappeared by Lily WilliamsBionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks by Jolene GutiérrezBird House by Blanca GómezNatural Events🌪️🌋⛈️The Mud Angels: How Students Saved the City of Florence by Karen Greenwald illustrated by Olga LeeFire Flight: A Wildfire Escape by Cedar Pruitt illustrated by Chiara FedeleI Am a Tornado by Drew BeckmeyerA Party for Clouds: Thunderstorms (Bel the Weather Girl) by Belinda Jensen illustrated by Renee Kurilla The Sky Stirs Up Trouble: Tornadoes (Bel the Weather Girl) by Belinda Jensen illustrated by Renee (contains tornado cake recipe)Water🌊🌊Tell Me about Oceans by Lisa Varchol Perron illustrated by Jennifer FalknerThe Planet We Call Home by Aimee Isaac illustrated by Jaime KimAqua Boy by Ken Wilson-MaxGreat Carrier Reef by Jessica Stremer illustrated by Gordy WrightDeep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench by Lydia LukidisLandA Stone is A Story by Leslie Barnard Booth illustrated by Marc MartinHide-and-Seek by Molly CranchOver and Under the Canyon by Kate Messner illustrated by CHristopher Silas NealFinding Wild by Megan Wagner Lloyd illustrated by Abigail HalpinLook by Gabi Snyder illustrated by Samantha CotterillOutside In by Deborah Underwood illustrated by Cindy DerbyBeyond🌝🌌June Moon by Lynn Becker illustrated by Nate CarvalhoMax and the Tag Along Moon by Floyd CooperRiver of Dust: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon by Jilanne Hoffman illustrated by Eugenia MelloLight Speaks by Christine Layton illustrated by Luciana Navarro PowellHumongous Fungus by Lynne Boddy illustrated by Wenjia TangKnow someone who might enjoy this, share this episode with the button below.Resources:If you want to get involved, learn more, or prepare to connect with the natural world, check out the tools and organizations below.Tools🧰: Seek App by iNaturalist Merlin Bird Identification AppOrganizations-Birds🦉: National Audubon SocietyThe New York City Bird AllianceNature Conservation🌱:The Nature ConservancyMission BlueOcean ConservancyWorld Wildlife Foundation (WWF)Sierra ClubThe Xerces Society for Invertebrate ConservationArbor Day FoundationInternational Database of Native Plant SocietiesCheck out your local science or natural history museums for conservation programs in your area.Other Useful Links🔗:Lynn BeckerKaren GreenwaldHave a book for us that isn’t listed above? Or is there a topic that you want us to explore on a future episode? Leave a comment below. Thanks for listening!Subscribe now (100% free) and never miss another episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picturebookpeeps.substack.com