The Pine Cone's Secret by Hannah Barnaby - ISBN: 9781464224980
Hardcover
A pine cone’s journey: From forest floor to festive wonder.

The Pine Cone's Secret

A Life Cycle Poem

$29.99

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 2025

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Summary

Curiosity and coziness shine in this soothing picture book about the pine tree life cycle.

Did you know a pine tree starts as a cone, turns into a gift, and can become a blanket?

In this rhyming life cycle picture book, a pine cone becomes something new with each turn of the page, from a tower to a feast, from a magic trick to a Christmas tree. Extensive back matter on fun facts about pine trees and where to find them, along with a pine cone craft, are included.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781464224980
ISBN-10:1464224986
Author:Hannah Barnaby, Cédric Abt
Publisher:Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint:Sourcebooks Explore
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:1 October 2025
Weight:464g
Dimensions:286mm x 237mm x 10mm
Series:Starting Small
What They're Saying

Critics Review

2025 NCTE Notable Children’s Poetry Books List

2026 Dogwood Nonfiction Readers List

2026-2027 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Awards Nominee

”[W]onderfully textured and soft…this book will appeal to collections seeking gentle science books.” – School Library Journal“A biology lesson wrapped in a warm hug!” – Youth Services Book Review

About The Author

Hannah Barnaby

Hannah Barnaby is the author of multiple picture books and novels for children. She has an MA in Children’s Literature from SimmonsCollege and an MFA from Vermont College. She lives in Virginia with her family.

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