Learn about the fascinating life cycle of a pencil with this wordless picture book. From the forest, to the factory, to the store shelf, and back to the forest, a pencil's journey is beautifully illustrated for young readers to observe.

Even the simplest tool contains multitudes. Once a living tree, then a manufactured commodity, a pencil in the hands of a young artist becomes the key to a rich imaginative world. In this expansive, gorgeously illustrated story, creator Hye-Yun Kim asks us to see and appreciate the full value—and infinite possibilities—of the pencil, as well as other seemingly mundane objects around us. This powerful aid for teaches readers essential visual literacy skills and celebrates the creative process.