Three starred reviews for Rise to the Sky!

Rise to the Sky has received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Here are excerpts and links:

★ “Hirsch teaches basic plant biology through the example of the world’s “tallest living thing”—trees—in this awe-inspiring text.… Posada’s expertly rendered cut paper collage provide texture that feels touchable.” —Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

★ ”Written with clarity and illustrated to help viewers understand the ideas discussed, this handsome book offers an appealing, informative introduction to trees.” —Booklist, Starred Review

★ “Hirsch’s poetic text… is splendidly illustrated with Posada’s textured, stylized, though accurate cut-paper collages and watercolors.… A well-focused, beautiful, and informative introduction to the arboreal world.” Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on March 29, 2023 10:22
No comments have been added yet.


Rebecca E. Hirsch

Rebecca E. Hirsch
The latest news on books by children's science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch ...more
Follow Rebecca E. Hirsch's blog with rss.