The oak tree

A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the ground. . . and grows into an enormous oak tree! As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it. The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles. After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm - but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again.

• The tree’s magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson’s rich, dramatic rhyme.
• Victoria Sandøy’s gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by
• Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree
• This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees.
• The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.