Pocket Nature: Tree Hugging - by Emily Han & Gregory Han (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Often overlooked amid the hustle and bustle of our modern world, trees have many lessons to impart. In this portable guide crafted to kindle a sense of curiosity and wonder as we explore the nature of trees, you'll discover:

• The inner workings of the roots, trunk, and crown
• How trees foster community in the wilderness
• The basics of forest bathing
• The grounding benefits of peaceful observation

APPRECIATING TIME OUTDOORS: Tree observation is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside, moves your body, and calms your mind. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, this is more than a guide to tree identification; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens.

GREAT GIFT BOOK: Petite, gorgeously illustrated, and written in an inviting and approachable way, this guide makes a great gift or self-purchase for nature and tree lovers. Package the book with a pair of pruning shears, sturdy gloves, a woodcut-themed journal, or other books in the Pocket Nature series for a delightful anytime gift.

COLLECTIBLE NATURE SERIES: The topics covered in the Pocket Nature series are perennial--mushrooms, bees, birds, flowers, beaches, clouds, and sunsets will always be there to enjoy and admire. With new titles coming out every season, there will be ever-new opportunities to grow a charming collection that looks great on your bookshelf.

Perfect for:

• Hikers, walkers, forest bathers, and tree lovers
• Nature, wildlife, botany, and ecology enthusiasts
• Mindfulness practitioners and meditators
• Readers who enjoyed The Hidden Life of Trees, The Overstory, A Tree a Day, Pocket Nature: Leaf Peeping or Pocket Nature: Mushroom Hunting

About the Author

Gregory Han is a trail-seeker and writer for Design Milk, Dwell, and Wirecutter. He is the coauthor of Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire.

Emily and Gregory are co-authors of Pocket Nature: Mushroom Hunting, and they live together in an oak-lined canyon in Altadena, California.