Why is Nature highlighted in my books?

Nature helps to establish the theme in my book “What’s Beyond My Head?”.

In my book, the main character Runaround Jack is focused on himself. He is a dog. He does have a beautiful tail and he does have exquisite nails.

When he looks beyond his head he sees the beautiful world of nature around him. He begins to develop powers of observation and creativity that instills a sense of his being one with the world.

Eventually he sees things with new focused eyes that begin to elevate his state of spirit. Nature helps him connect with something else besides himself. Nature is where other animals live. I want children to notice the beauty around them, just as Jack does when he begins to see outside of himself and beyond his head.