Because of an Acorn by Lola and Adam Shaefer Winter The author and artist Lynne

The author and artist Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (1990)

She is the illustrator of the books Cut Paper Pictures and Counting Birds

and Treasure Island

whether honeybee or human

"--Happily Ever Elephants

Because of an Acorn by Lola and Adam Shaefer Winter The author and artist LynneBecause of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning. "Through a combination of vivid illustrations and simple text, this book offers small children a glimpse