Meet Gaia, an inquisitive, nature-loving young girl, who loves a giant maple tree that towers outside her bedroom window. One morning, Gaia awakens to find her beloved tree has disappeared. She soon learns that trees around the world have gone on strike to stop the damage caused by human pollution. They demand change! Gaia longs for her maple tree to return home and invites her friends and community to participate in the trees’ call for action.
Treedom; the Uprooting is the first in a series of rhyming, environmentally-themed children’s books.This colorful and engaging picture book takes young readers on a journey to each continent where they learn about trees around the world. In this lyrical story, children discover the value of teamwork and environmental activism. Educators can use Treedom’s many themes in a variety of disciplines to enhance student learning.
