When it’s time to go to bed, Beatrice objects. What would it be like to stay in the yard all night long as a tree? She would have roots, a trunk and limbs, and lots of leaves. She would catch the morning sun with her limbs and cradle a bird’s nest in her branches. She would offer shelter and a home to all kinds of animals and insects. Stunning, spirited illustrations breathe life into this character-driven story about nature. Beatrice Was a Tree is a great read-aloud for classrooms and family story times, and features backmatter mapping the anatomy of a tree, information about how trees change with the seasons, an age appropriate explanation of photosynthesis, and information about the animals readers will find in the book.