Celebrate the beauty and importance of trees during a special interactive storytime with children’s author Maria Gianferrari. Families will enjoy a reading of Just One Oak, a lyrical and engaging picture book that explores the life of a single oak tree and the many animals, insects, and plants that depend on it throughout the seasons. Through rich storytelling and vibrant illustrations, children will discover how one tree can support an entire ecosystem while inspiring curiosity about the natural world and the connections between living things. After the reading, visitors are invited to meet the author and have books signed in the Garden Shop following the program. After the reading, visitors are invited to meet the author and have books signed right outside the Garden Shop from 11:30AM-12PM.