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I hope that this book finds its way into the hands of many a growing soul so as to remind them of the wonders we behold on this earth during our short time here. Beautifully written and illustrated by the aw ard-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it. This wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Moreover Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” I said, “I see a branch of an almond tree.” We’ve arrived at a very important metaphysical principle: something whose nature (essence) is distinct from its act of being (existence) is that which must receive its act of being from some cause outside itself.I was particularly pleased to see the last two spreads that explain simply how trees communicate with other trees in the area, and also the final spread that encourages the reader to become more like a tree – by taking your time, and self-care amongst a whole list of other vital activities. I can see this being a favourite – either just to enjoy the glorious pictures or to use the book as the basis for discussions on how readers could be more like a tree – a wonderful mildly philosophical exercise! WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOOK AT A TREE? is a thoughtful book that invites children to think about the trees all around them. The story is written in the form of a poem as a series of questions. Instead of just thinking about trees as branches and leaves, the story invites children to consider the ways in which they are living beings who grow and are each unique.

Consider this. If the tree’s act of being was identical to its nature, then there never could be a time when it did not exist. Just like there can never be a time when a triangle doesn’t have three straight sides because three straight sides is identical to the essence of a triangle, so too if existence were identical to the tree’s nature there never could be a time when the tree didn’t have existence. What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the poem can be a bit awkward in places. While it generally has an every other line rhyme, the choices feel a bit stilted in places with words that don't quite rhyme, which can cause some small stumbles when reading aloud. Emma Carlisle is a famous award-winning landscape artist known for her practice around Devon and Cornwall. As you would imagine from such a prestigious artist this is a glorious book with large illustrations – often deceptively simple in its approach, with very few words per spread. Having said that, this is a book that uses the short, written sections to create a very thoughtful look at nature, particularly trees, and how it can help create empathy, deep nature reflection and self-reflection. Simple questions encourage the reconnection with nature in the widest sense. The artwork is in the many tones watercolour allows - creating a beauty of a book. Firstly, take your tree out of the netting and give it a good shake,' says gardening expert Fiona Jenkins. 'It's best to do this on the day that you bring your tree home to prevent any fungus and mould from growing in the damp branches.'Again the LORD spoke his word to me and asked, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a branch of an almond tree." Note: The question of whether there can be instrumental causes of sheer existence has no bearing on the argument. For an in-depth treatment of this issue, see my article “Between Existence and Annihilation” in Catholic Answers Magazine, July-August 2016). To infinity and beyond Real trees are a renewable resource, at least one tree will be planted when one is harvested. At some plantations such as Infinity Christmas Trees they plant two new trees for every one harvested each year.