Ann Walsh

The photographs are large and clear; the alliterative sentences that accompany them (one for each letter of the alphabet)less so. There are too many new logging/lumbering/forestry/silviculture terms (without accompanying photos & labels) for the book to be truly effective. For instance, a skidder is mentioned, so is pulping--no photos are provided of either. Having said that, I did find there were interesting facts here. They just aren't as accessible to kids as I think they should be. show more Timber! by Jaspersohn is a better choice if kids want to see some of the modern equipment used. show less

This book was a fun read. It is about a young girl who has a mother that stands up for what she beleives in even if it is humilating for her daughter Callie. This would be a great book for middle school kids and I am anxious to read the rest of the series by Ann Walsh. Alot of young people will be able to identify with this character. Read spring 08. Self selected read-series (Karla)

This book is knowledge of people who and how take cares about forest. Using the tools, transportation, machines to make enjoyable place to visit. Great alphabet book that letter related of the forest.
Ages 4-8 Source: Pierce County Library

Goes through the alphabet naming forestry items that start with that letter. For example; A- ll kinds of trees. B-bush work bogs down in breakup,. also has a facts page in back of book.