What Do You See When You Look At a Tree?

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Avoid buying a Christmas tree ready-wrapped, as the netting won't give you a clear idea of the exact size and shape of the tree, and may leave you with bent branches. Again the LORD spoke his word to me and asked, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a branch of an almond tree."

Other than the gorgeous pine smell and luscious green look, there are plenty of reasons to arrange your presents under a real tree rather than an artificial alternatives: What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches? Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances? Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature.

Beautifully written and illustrated by the aw ard-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree?urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it. It's estimated that real trees use 10 times fewer materials and five times less energy than artificial trees. Therefore, the tree’s act of being (existence) is not identical to its nature (essence)—it doesn’t belong to its nature to exist. There is a difference between what it is (essence) and that it is (existence). An “existential” quest If the tree didn’t have this act of being to distinguish it from nothing, then it would be nothing, for where there is no difference there is identity. But the tree is distinct from nothing. Therefore, the tree has an act of being that distinguishes it from nothing. The tree’s whatness and thatness And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “Jeremiah, what do you see?”“I see a branch of an almond tree,” I replied.

Moreover, the book subtly weaves in important environmental messages, emphasizing the need to protect and cherish our natural surroundings. It encourages mindfulness and a greater appreciation for the often-overlooked natural elements in our daily lives. This aspect makes the book not only a delightful read but also an important educational tool for raising environmentally conscious individuals. This message from the LORD came to me, asking, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I replied, "I see an almond branch." There are four main types of real Christmas trees that are commonly brought into the home during the festive season. They are:

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Imagine you see the caboose of the coupled train cars mentioned above passing by. What car is the caboose receiving its motion from? You might be inclined to say, “The moving car in front of it.” But then I would ask, “What is that car receiving its motion from?” and you would say, “The car in front of it,” and so on. Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe. We also know an uncaused cause would have to be absolutely simple. What this means is that it could not be composed of any parts whatsoever, whether physical or metaphysical. We’ve already seen in our reasoning how an uncaused cause would be metaphysically simple in that its nature (essence) would have to be identical to its act of being (existence). Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what see you? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.

Real trees are a renewable resource, at least one tree will be planted when one is harvested. At some plantations such as Infinity Christmas Trees they plant two new trees for every one harvested each year. If you buy a British grown tree you can guarantee that you are choosing a more sustainable option with a smaller carbon footprint than an artificial tree. The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see the branch of an almond tree.” Emma Carlisle is a highly acclaimed illustrator and artist, living in Falmouth, UK. She graduated in 2011 from University of Plymouth with a First Class Hons in Illustration, and in 2014 from the Cambridge School of Art with an MA in Children's Book Illustration. She is also a lecturer in Children's Illustration at the University of Plymouth. Fraser Fir - a tall, slim shape and green ‘needle-last’ needles that don’t drop easily, ideal for smaller spaces.And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a branch of an almond tree.”