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Remember to Water the Trees is available on:
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Spring Cedars

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About the Story:
While on a road trip with his dad, a young boy wants to do something grand. And he does! But then, he has to face a bigger challenge. This is a story about family and our connection to nature; a reminder that trees need us and that we need them.  
Publisher: Spring Cedars LLC
ISBN: 9781950484393 (hardback)
Page Count: 42
​Category: Children, Environmental, Family


About the Author:
Chris Johnson was born in Texas and moved to Colorado after college in 2004. As a civil engineer, he designs roads and infrastructure. As an artist, he paints whimsical landscapes and illustrates books. Remember to Water the Trees (2022) is his first book, inspired by road trips with his dad in the 80s and 90s and with his own son today.  

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Page 1-2:
Early one morning, A boy and his dad set out on a road trip to visit Grandma.
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Page 3-4:
It's going to be a long drive.
“What did the buffalo say to his kid who went away to college?” Dad asks.
​“Bye Son! No response.
​It must be too early for jokes.   
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Page 5-6:
​“Dad, where do trees come from?”
“People plant them.”
“How do they grow?”
“Well, they need water until they establish deep roots.”
The boy wonders who waters the trees.
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Page 7-8:
A few hours later, they stop to have a snack.
“Dad, did this tree establish deep roots?”
“Yep, I planted this Mighty Oak a long time ago.
​The roots are as deep as the tree is tall.”
​The boy wonders who watered his dad's tree.
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Page 9-10:
The sun is setting and the boy is still thinking about the Mighty Oak.
​“Dad, can I plant a tree next to yours?”
“Well, taking care of a tree is a big responsibility. Let's talk about it tomorrow.”
​They arrive at Grandma's late at night and fall asleep.
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Page 11-12:
In the morning, they go out for a walk.
“So, how was the trip?” asks Grandma.
​“We had snacks and saw horses and bison and a Mighty Oak and...
​I wish I could plant a tree next to Dad's.”
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Page 13-14:
After a long visit, Grandma has a goodbye gift.
“Here,” she hands the boy a small tree. “It's an oak, just like one your dad planted.”
“Thanks Grandma!” The boy looks at his dad and smiles.
“Okay kid, let's make like a bread truck and haul buns!”
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