Created for the children’s book TREES (2020), written by award-winning author Tony Johnston. Shade invites young readers into the diverse, life-sustaining world of trees through art, science, and story.

Shade is one of over twenty original works created for TREES . Part lyrical meditation, part ecological celebration—introducing young readers to the extraordinary diversity of trees, from maples and elms to ginkgos, magnolias, and redwoods.

With poetic language and vivid imagery, TREES fosters early wonder and ecological awareness, encouraging children to recognize the essential role trees play in sustaining life on Earth.