How to Draw a Tree – David LaRochelle

Every tree is unique, and there are many different kinds. The pages of How to Draw a Tree show a wide array of species, with the name for each tucked into the illustrations, encouraging readers to slow down, appreciate, and learn.

Through direct questions and lively examples, longtime childrens book author David LaRochelle invites readers to explore their natural surroundings. Colleen Muskes whimsical, vibrant illustrations help readers see trees in a new light. Drawing a tree involves getting to know your subject before even picking up a pencil. The more you look, the more you see. Beyond an art or science lesson, this book encourages young artists to go outside and spend time in nature, exploring firsthand what they plan to draw.

David LaRochellehas been writing and illustrating award-winning childrens books for over thirty years. He lives in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Colleen Muskeis the writer and illustrator ofLinden: The Story of a Tree. She lives in Stillwater, Minnesota.