Moira Butterfield 
The Secret Life of Trees 
Explore the forests of the world, with Oakheart the Brave

Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise old oak tree as he shares with beautiful illustrations, science facts and folk tales what he has learned in his 500 years on earth.




My arms stretch out all day long.


I can be climbed,


but I’m not a mountain.


What am I?
I am Oakheart,


the oldest tree in the forest!



Did you know that trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this
enchanting guide to trees .



In
The Secret Life of Trees,
Oakheart the Brave shares his own experiences as well as what he has heard on the wind and the things whispered to him by animals over his long life,
beginning with his start as a tiny acorn buried underground by a mouse. Learn all about:

• How trees grow and survive


• The different parts of trees, inside and out, and what they do


• The many different types of forests and trees of the world


• The tallest, oldest, biggest and widest trees


• The creatures and organisms that depend on trees


• Why trees are so important to humans


• Tips on how to help trees thrive


• Tree folklore from around the world

This collection of
delightful traditional stories and
engaging facts will impart a love of nature, and inspire you to look after the world around you.
Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again.

عن المؤلف

Moira Butterfield has written numerous children’s books, including award-winning work for under-5s, highly commended historical, science and natural history non-fiction. Moira lives in Bath.