
Peter and the Tree Children
- Publisher
- Greystone Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2020
- Category
- General, Friendship, Squirrels
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771644570
- Publish Date
- Apr 2020
- List Price
- $22.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 4 to 8
- Grade: k to 3
Description
From the author of the New York Times-bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees comes this spirited picture book, which shares the true story of how trees communicate, feel, and grow.
“A beautiful reminder of the importance of preserving natural forests and landscapes for the benefit of all the creatures who live there.”
—School Library Journal starred review
Piet the squirrel feels all alone in his forest home. Luckily, Peter the Forester has the perfect plan to cheer him up: a search for tree children. You can’t be lonely in a forest full of friends! As they wander, Peter shares amazing facts about trees, how they communicate and care for each other, and the struggles they endure. Soon, the little squirrel is feeling much better—especially when he realizes he’s helped the tree children grow.
This environmentally conscious picture book, written by acclaimed author and forester Peter Wohlleben, brings the majesty of The Hidden Life of Trees to the youngest of readers everywhere.
About the authors
Peter Wohlleben is the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees and its follow-ups The Inner Life of Animals and The Secret Wisdom of Nature. Peter lives in Germany next to a big, magical forest. He is currently working on another book for kids, all about tree children.
Peter Wohlleben's profile page
Cale Atkinson est illustrateur, auteur et animateur. Ses oeuvres se retrouvent dans des livres pour enfants, des courts-métrages, des jeux et à la télévision. Il a signé les illustrations de l'album If I Had a Gryphon de Vikki VanSickle. Cale habite à Kelowna, en Colombie-Britannique.
Cale Atkinson is an illustrator, writer, animator whose work can be found in children's books, animated shorts, television, and games. Cale is the illustrator of If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle. He lives in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
“This book is a beautiful reminder of the importance of preserving natural forests and landscapes for the benefit of all the creatures who live there.”
—School Library Journal starred review
“With help from Atkinson's vibrant, cartoon-like illustrations, Wohlleben...aims to introduce and distill a range of topics, from concepts of interconnectedness in the natural world to tree characteristics and wildlife, for younger readers.”
—Booklist
Other titles by Peter Wohlleben

The Secret Network of Nature
Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things— Stories from Science and Observation

Forest Walking
Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America

The Heartbeat of Trees
Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature

Do You Know Where the Animals Live?
Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us

Tree, A Life Story

Can You Hear the Trees Talking?
Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest

The Secret Wisdom of Nature
Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things -— Stories from Science and Observation

The Inner Life of Animals
Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World

The Hidden Life of Trees
What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World