A beautiful living fossil that acts like a time machine? Check. A wiggling anomaly of a leaf? Check. A photosynthesis factory? Check. A living breathing key to curiosity? Definite check. That’s Ringo the Ginkgo. Throughout the picture book, Ringo the Ginkgo leads the reader on an adventure through the Jurassic period where the reader meets some of Ringo’s amazing dinosaur pals and learns Ginkgo trees are living fossils that have been unchanged for millions of years.The journey continues with a quick brush-up biology course covering the glorious life sustaining process of photosynthesis. This homage to science, nature, and art is also a gentle, yet necessary, reminder of how much we rely on plants for our oxygen and how important it is to live symbiotically. The closing pages engage the reader with a set of questions and a request to flip Ringo upside down.This results in a visual transformation revealing a ‘curiosity key,’ which opens perception and imaginationwhile encouraging creativity and wonder. "Ringo the Ginkgo is a radiant blend of science, imagination, and art, a picture book that whisks readers, young and old alike, on an extraordinary journey through time. Ringo is no ordinary leaf; it's a "living fossil," a witness to the Jurassic era, steadfast through millions of years of change. Readers encounter ancient dinosaurs, stroll through prehistoric landscapes, and uncover the remarkable legacy of the ginkgo tree, one of nature's most enduring species. Arshak Martirosyan delivers a masterful balance of education and enchantment. The language sparkles with playfulness, while the illustrations burst with color and life. Complex ideas, such as photosynthesis, unfold with delightful clarity. Scientific truth transforms into poetry here, each page a celebration of the invisible partnership between plants, oxygen, and the world we breathe into being. What truly distinguishes Ringo the Ginkgo is its inventive design. The book invites readers to participate, not just observe. In the final pages, a simple flip turns the story on its head, revealing a "curiosity key." This imaginative twist captures the spirit of discovery, urging readers to see the familiar from a brand-new angle. At its heart, Ringo the Ginkgo is more than a story about a tree; it's a gentle summons to wonder. It reminds us that science and art belong together, partners in sparking awe and expanding perception. Whether shared in a classroom or curled up at bedtime, this book hums with curiosity, creativity, and gratitude for the living world that sustains us. Ringo is as memorable as the message it carries. Its shimmering leaves, bright green in summer and golden in fall, breathe life into every page. Born in the age of dinosaurs, the ginkgo stands as a testament to resilience and renewal. Through Martirosyan's vivid words and joyful art, young readers meet a hero both ancient and alive. Perhaps most importantly, Ringo the Ginkgo encourages questioning, an open invitation to explore, imagine, and never stop wondering. Its beauty lies not only in its science, but in its soul." ★★★★★ -Literary Titan.