Through the stories of the different trees from around the world, How the Standing People Came Together to Teach the Humans, the trees offer lessons about living in harmony with the earth and its creatures. It shows how all are interconnected, and harm to one is harm to all. This picture book incorporates Social Emotional Learning to help the children and their care givers, whether at school or at home, take a journey to enhance creativity, imagination, respect and empathy for the environment. It facilitates the understanding of other living creatures and teaches young ones to care for Mother Earth. Through narrative, pictures, exercises, meditation, and a list of web resources, How the Standing People Came Together to Teach the Humans helps children be creative while learning about the importance of preserving the earth and its resources.