An easy-to-read text introduces trees as the largest plants on earth, using an apple tree to explain how trees grow from seeds and change through the seasons. The clear, concise narrative is accompanied by bright pastel paintings showing a diverse cast of children enjoying the shade, branches, and fruit of the apple tree. In addition to appealing to beginning readers, this would also be suitable for reading aloud to preschoolers and kindergartners. (Ages 4–7)