This is a beautifully written and illustrated nonfiction book about local plants and trees. Aiming at enhancing children’s ability to observe, understand and get closer to nature, this book consists of interesting knowledge on plants, hands-on guidance to observe the nature, as well as the beauty of China in terms of ecology and culture. The book stands out as it combines fundamental botany knowledge and traditional Chinese culture as well as practical learning activities in diverse forms including recording observation logs, gathering botanic profiles, drawing, storytelling, literature and art appreciation.