Winter Trees by Carole Gerber, illustrated by Leslie Evans.

The pair who created Leaf Jumpers return with an exploration of seven common types of tree in the winter.  A boy walks with his dog through the forest, discovering the different barks and forms of trees and identifying each one.  Gerber writes with a poetic hand, creating a book that sees beyond the trees themselves and speaks to the experience of a woods in winter.  Evans’ illustrations are strong and bold, capturing each tree and its characteristics with real style. 

Share this one on a wintry evening in front of the fire or in a class looking at trees.  The language of the book is a joy to read aloud and the illustrations will work well with an audience.  It is also a great book for kids who prefer nonfiction and for classrooms looking for winter books rather than holiday ones.  Appropriate for ages 5-7.