Wow! I am impressed by this non-fiction book all about the world's largest land biome: the boreal forest. The pages are FULL of interesting facts, all written so eloquently: "the forest... forming a scarf around the neck of the world."
Some non-fiction books with this amount of detail read like a boring school textbook. This one resists that trap and has become a beautiful addition to a children's library. It's visually stunning, with magical artwork by Josée Bisaillon, and the structure of it--exploring the biome both by country and as it passes through the seasons--works really well for the book's narrative.
I really appreciate some of the pages in the back about how climate change is specifically affecting the boreal forest, and the glossary. I learned that Canada accounts for 29% of the boreal biome, so reflecting on this is important. Thanks to this creative team for making it beautiful, too.
The Boreal Forest: A Year in the World's Largest Land Biome. Recommended ages 8-12
Published by Kids Can Press 
, written by L.E. Carmichael, illustrated by Josée Bisaillon. I borrowed this book from the public library
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