The Forest in the Trees

Who knew? High up in the redwoods, there are forests in the trees. There are entire ecosystems located hundreds of feet in the air, with ferns, lichen, salamanders, birds, and even trees living on other trees. What a fascinating look at this world within a world, with lovely illustrations, and two pa......more

The Forest in the Trees is simultaneously a poem that grows as you go-- while also bringing facts about redwood trees and forests, including both the flora and fauna that surround and thrive off of them. Even I learned a few new things about the marvelous redwood trees! Perfect for fans of both poet......more

Written in nursery rhyme style, this book is full of beauty and joy as well as being informative. I love the coastal redwoods and thought I knew a lot about them. But I learned many interesting facts in this book. Great resources for teachers as well. Highly recommended!......more

This cumulative book is absolutely stunning, a perfect representation of the CA coast that I love to visit. It even teaches fun facts that make me, as an adult, say wow! Like The House That Jack Built, a fun cumulative nursery rhyme, this book uses beautiful rhythm and repetition to keep the reader e......more

I have had the opportunity to visit the California coastal area and have seen the magnificent Redwood trees. Awed by their majesty and age yet unaware that in those vaulted treetops lived another forest. The Forest in the Trees is enlightening, and furthermore it makes my heart awestruck by the shee......more