Lawrence F. Lowery

The Tree by Diane's House - I Wonder Why Lawrence F. Lowery

Tells the story of a budding tree and a growing girl. As the tree grows from seed to sycamore, its leaves become meals for caterpillars, which become food for birds. Diane witnesses what happens when living things depend on one anotheruuntil they can't do so anymore. This bittersweet tale provides a thought-provoking ending for young readers about the circle of life in the natural world.