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Little Gestalten

The Little Book of Trees

£16.95

Beautifully Illustrated
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From root to crown, the complete story of trees. This beautifully illustrated guide explores how trees grow, change through the seasons, and create homes for countless creatures. Young readers discover what happens inside a trunk, which forests grow where, and the wonderful things trees give us—from instruments to treehouses.

Written by Claire Philip with enchanting illustrations from Caroline Attia, this 48-page hardback includes a small arborology of different tree types and ends with a tree quiz to test newly acquired knowledge.

Book details:

48 pages exploring tree anatomy, seasons, and forest ecosystems
Includes activities: climbing, building, creating with wood
Tree quiz on final double page
Hardback with full-colour illustrations throughout

Suitable for children aged 6 years and up

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About the Book: An engaging exploration of trees covering anatomy (roots, trunk, crown), seasonal changes, life cycles, forest ecosystems around the world, and the relationship between trees and people. Includes practical activities children can do with trees and familiar objects made from wood.

About the Author: Claire Philip is an author and editor who has worked on hundreds of children's books. Based in the Lake District, England, this is her second book for Gestalten following "Little Green Fingers".

About the Illustrator: Caroline Attia is an illustrator and animation filmmaker based in Paris. Her multimedia storytelling approach brings characters to life across illustrations and animations. Previous Little Gestalten titles include "The Big Book of Treasures," "Whatever the Weather," and "Young Adventurers".

About Little Gestalten: Specializes in beautifully designed children's books that pair compelling stories with striking visuals, appealing to children and discerning adults alike.

Educational Value: Introduces tree biology, forest ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental connections in an accessible way. The quiz format encourages knowledge retention and active engagement.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9783967047714

Publisher: Little Gestalten

Author: Claire Philip

Illustrator: Caroline Attia

Format: Hardcover picture book

Pages: 48

Language: English

Publication Date: June 24, 2025

Age Range: 6-9 years

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Little Gestalten

Founded in 2014 as the children's imprint of gestalten, the renowned German publishing house established in 1995. Little Gestalten creates enchanting children's books that pair compelling stories with striking visuals, ensuring there's a place for readers of all ages within gestalten's world of creative culture.

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