{"product_id":"when-the-trees-let-go-wendy-pine-9781972016565","title":"When the Trees Let Go: A Gentle Story About Letting Go of Worries and Finding Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the Trees Let Go: A Gentle Story About Letting Go of Worries and Finding Hope\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom award-winning children's author and illustrator Wendy Pine comes a beautifully illustrated story about emotional healing, resilience, self-discovery, and learning to let go of the worries we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a quiet autumn morning, Emma walks through the forest with her grandmother beneath a canopy of golden leaves. The air feels different. Cooler. Quieter. Softer somehow. As they wander along winding woodland paths painted in shades of gold, amber, and deep red, Emma notices something she has never truly considered before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trees are letting go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne leaf drifts softly to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious, Emma asks a simple question: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do trees let go of their leaves?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat follows is a gentle conversation that helps Emma understand an important truth. Trees know they do not have to carry everything forever. They trust the seasons. They trust that spring will come again. They trust that new growth will follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps people can learn to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Emma reflects on the worries, fears, and feelings she has been quietly carrying in her heart, she begins to discover that letting go is not the same as losing something. Sometimes letting go creates space for healing, hope, and new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with warm watercolor illustrations, comforting autumn scenery, and timeless wisdom inspired by nature, When the Trees Let Go offers young readers a meaningful introduction to emotional awareness and emotional regulation. Through Emma's journey, children learn that difficult feelings are a natural part of life and that they do not have to carry every worry forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-9, this thoughtful picture book encourages conversations about anxiety, fear, sadness, change, resilience, mindfulness, self-reflection, and emotional well-being. Parents, grandparents, teachers, school counselors, therapists, librarians, and caregivers will find valuable opportunities to discuss feelings and healthy coping skills in an age-appropriate and reassuring way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the beloved Little Things That Matter series, this heartfelt story celebrates the lessons nature quietly teaches us every day. Readers will discover that just as trees release their leaves each autumn, people can learn to release worries that no longer serve them and trust that brighter seasons lie ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special hardcover edition also includes bonus content designed to extend the story beyond the final page, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A companion song accessible through a QR code\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Hidden heart-shaped leaf activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reflection and discussion questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A special note for grown-ups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Emotional wellness activities for children\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Information about the Little Things That Matter series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Additional books by Wendy Pine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle, reassuring, and beautifully illustrated, When the Trees Let Go is a story families will return to again and again during seasons of change, growth, healing, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the bravest thing a heart can do is let go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Pine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1972016563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781972016565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rooted \u0026amp; Roaming Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.15d","brand":"Wendy Pine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001980395775,"sku":"9781972016565","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/when-the-trees-let-go-wendy-pine-9781972016565","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}