In the tropical rainforests of Indonesia lives an orangutan named Jefri. There are lots of reasons Jefri needs trees. And it turns out, people need trees just as much as Jefri for many of the same reasons.

What the World Needs Now: Trees! explores the universal connection people, plants, insects and animals share with life-giving trees.

Endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, Founder- The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
"This is a delightful book with captivating illustrations. It presents the vital role played by trees to a young audience in a way which will captivate, educate and inspire many to join the global effort to protect forests. And plant trees."

This book is eco-friendly!

All books in the What the World Needs Now series adhere to the highest standards of eco-printing, produced using 100% recycled paper, biodegradable lamination, vegetable-based inks and carbon-balanced printing. To offset emissions generated from manufacturing and shipping, the series contributes to the World Land Trust.

More on the series

What the World Needs Now is an environmental children’s book series for ages 4-8 that aims to connect the world’s youngest book lovers to the importance of nature, and our place in it. Each book in the series follows a friendly animal through its habitat, helping kids learn about one thing the world needs now, be it more trees or bees or less plastic, to maintain a healthy planet.

The series is designed to help parents and educators lay the foundation for future learning about the world’s environmental challenges. But for our littlest kids, the connection starts at a much simpler point: their first job is to fall in love with nature - because you don’t protect what you don’t love. The books support engaging with our kids on how we can better respect and care for the only planet we have.

Other books in the series:

What the World Needs Now: Bees!

What the World Needs Now: Less Plastic!