Tree of Life: The World of the African Baobab

About this book

"Dramatic watercolor illustrations . . . and an engaging text make this another outstanding nature title by the author of Desert Giant. Bash describes the life cycle of a tree that lives on the African savannah and the insects birds adn animals that rely on it for home food and survival. . . . The illustrations . . . are breathtaking." --Kirkus pointer review "Complementing Bashs calligraphic text are stunning watercolor illustrations in which she beautifully portrays the sparse African landscape. . . . A subject rarely treated in picture book format this will make a beautiful introduction to the African ecosystem." --Booklist starred review