The Tree Lady is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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"The Tree Lady" by H. Joseph Hopkins is a captivating children's book based on the true story of Katherine Olivia Sessions, also known as "The Tree Lady." The book tells the tale of a young Kate, who has a deep love for nature and trees. Growing up in a dry desert town, she dreams of bringing greenery to her surroundings. As Kate becomes a botanist, she envisions transforming her city into a lush oasis. With determination and hard work, she plants trees and creates beautiful parks, eventually turning her dream into a reality. Through Hopkins' inspiring narrative and engaging illustrations, the book highlights the power of one person's passion and dedication to make a positive impact on their community and the environment. It encourages young readers to appreciate nature, recognize the importance of trees, and follow their dreams to create a better world.
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Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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