Barbara Ciletti fell in love with books at the age of three and dedicated her life to teaching children their importance. She has more than three decades of publishing experience and is the author of more than 20 books for adults and children. Barbara lives in Colorado, where she regularly provides workshops about publishing, bookmaking, and storywriting for school children. Cathy Morrison is a children's book illustrator passionate about nature, science, and the environment. Combining her degrees in fine arts and education along with her background in animation and graphic design, she now researches and illustrates "creative nonfiction" picture books.

Cathy Morrison is the illustrator for all the books in the Young Patriots series. She lives in Littleton, Colorado.

"The presentation combines an idyllic setting and poetic text, resulting in a gentle introduction to ecosystems. Back matter consists of illustrations of 11 North American acorns, a short history of Arbor Day, and instructions on how to plant an acorn and successfully grow an oak tree. This well-organized, slow-paced narrative will encourage young people to grow an oak tree of their own. VERDICT A charming and pretty addition to nature-focused collections." -- School Library Journal

Have you ever taken a walk just to look at the trees in your neighborhood? They are as different and beautiful as each one of us. But have you ever thought about how important they are to us? They help us breathe! Transforming carbon into oxygen, every tree supplies enough oxygen for four people. This rhythmic story of the life cycle of a mighty oak from a tiny acorn is sure to fill you with awe and appreciation. Your surroundings will surely awaken. (Ages 5-8) -- Midwest Book Review

The Tiny Giant is a story that tracks the journey of a tiny acorn from seed to tree. Perfect for families and classroom activities, this book consists of illustrations of 11 North American acorns, a short history of Arbor Day and instructions on how to plant and successfully grow an oak tree. Free resources include downloadable crafts and a digital puzzle for curious kids. -- Colorado Project Learning Tree