Meet the Author
Leslie Eva Tayloe’s inspiration for writing comes from her personal life experiences. Her debut picture book, I’m Fishing with Pop-Pop Today (2022), captures the story of her grandson fishing with his pop-pop. Leslie holds a master’s degree in human resource management from the University of Maryland. She is a former analyst with the federal government and has worked as a substitute teacher for elementary school-aged children.
Leslie resides in Virginia countryside with her partner, Michael; over twenty-five species of trees; a large fishing pond; two cats; and a dog. Besides writing, Leslie enjoys reading and crafting. Please visit her at leslieevatayloe.com.
Details
Format: Paperback, Hardcover
Pages: 36
ISBN PB: 978-1-958754-98-6
ISBN HC: 978-1-958754-97-9
Release Date: 4/11/2024
Endorsements
“This marvelous book not only teaches kids about trees and ecological concepts, such as invasive species, but also promotes the use of our five senses to smell, see, hear, touch, and taste. A great addition to any child’s library!”
—Margaret (“Canopymeg”) Lowman, National Geographic Explorer and author of The Arbornaut (2020, Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
“This is such a sweet introduction for children to the concept of saving our trees from invasive vines. The book illustrates how a community can work together for a worthwhile outcome. Blue Ridge PRISM also believes in the power of community partnerships. We hope this book will encourage young people to understand that they can make a positive difference in their backyard, in their neighborhood, in their town, and in our world.”
—Elizabeth Mizell, executive director, and Rowena Zimmermann, director of communications and outreach, Blue Ridge PRISM—a partnership for regional invasive species management in Virginia
“Save the Trees is an important story about two friends who discover an invasive vine species overtaking the beautiful trees in their town. Fueled with a passion to save the trees, Ronnie and Leona don’t give up until they have enough volunteers to pick, pull, and pluck the unwanted plants. This book serves as a mentor text about the delicate balance of our ecosystem and how two kids with a cause can make a big difference.”
—Shannon Anderson, award-winning author and educator
“In an era when the news, especially news related to climate change, can be scary, this informative and empowering story shows how kids can have a positive impact on the ecology of their own community.”
—Nancy Striniste, founder of EarlySpace, LLC, and author of Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children to the Natural World
Meet the Illustrator
Lintang Pandu Pratiwi was born in Indonesia. She has worked for many years as a professional illustrator and created many picture books for various publishers and clients. Through her studio, Taranggana, Lintang has been published throughout America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. She loves art and nature and is inspired by the nostalgia of childhood innocence and beautiful countryside. Lintang’s parents, Widayati Sri Wulandari and Mudjab Widjaya, are her biggest inspirations in life. Having their everlasting and continuing support has provided her with good examples of how to live her life and be successful in her own way.
