A Walk in the Deciduous Forest by Rebecca L. Johnson and Phyllis V. Saroff - ADVISABLE

A Walk in the Deciduous Forest by Rebecca L. Johnson, with illustrations by Phyllis V. Saroff. 48 pages PICTURE BOOK, NON-FICTION Lerner, 2021 $30 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Climate change is endangering our natural deciduous forests. Have you ever visited one? Rebecca L. Johnson's walk takes the reader through the seasons in the forest, introducing the foliage, the insects, and the animals. 

Lush photography is paired with detailed drawings to give the reader a realistically imagined walk. A mindful practice I used to do with my students came to mind while reading. I felt like I was in the forest. Although it talks about predators and prey, none of the photos are violent or disturbing in any way. A simple read for 3rd grade and up.

Lisa Librarian