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Do Trees Have Mothers?

Do Trees Have Mothers? is a non-fiction book for children four to seven years old, written and illustrated by Charles Bongers, cb+co. founder. Published by Douglas & McIntyre/Vancouver, Do Trees Have Mothers? has been selected by Indigo Books as an exclusive Heather’s Kids’ Pick and is continuously ranked in the top three Nature books at indigo.ca STEM/nature. Inspired by the science of trees, the intention of this book is to connect young children to nature.
Design Challange
To create an educational “community hub ”website for Do Trees Have Mothers? where parents, teachers and retailers access science references about the tree community, fun forest activities and facts for the classroom and at-home, industry and school visit teacher reviews, and more information about the book.



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Do Trees Have Mothers? is narrated by “Nuts” the silly squirrel and based on the science of the tree community, Charles wrote and illustrated Do Trees Have Mothers? to connect young children to nature and inspire our future forest custodians. As research tells us, the earlier a child is connected to the natural world, the more likely they will grow to respect and live within its wonder and calm.
Connecting kids to nature school tour - Over 1,200 kids
Narrated by “Nuts” the silly squirrel and based on the science of the tree community, Charles wrote and illustrated Do Trees Have Mothers? to connect young children to nature and inspire our future forest custodians. As research tells us, the earlier a child is connected to the natural world, the more likely they will grow to respect and live within its wonder and calm.

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