A Year Around the Great Oak

Written by Gerda Muller

A forest adventure reveals unexpected secrets beneath a 300-year-old oak.

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40 pages

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City kids Anna and Benjamin explore the countryside with cousin Robin, discovering the wonders of a 300-year-old oak. As seasons change, they encounter wildlife and face unexpected dangers. One night, the ancient tree aids Benjamin in a surprising discovery. Journey through the seasons and uncover the mysteries of the forest with them.

From the publisher

Anna and Benjamin live in the city but love to stay with their cousin Robin in the countryside. Robin takes the children to see his favorite tree in the nearby forest: a 300-year-old giant oak. Each time the children visit, they are amazed at how the forest and the mighty oak changes with the seasons. In autumn, they build a cosy den in the tree’s roots to watch the squirrels. In winter, they learn to ski in the shelter of the forest. In spring, they search the forest for animals. But some creatures can be dangerous, and one night, the old oak tree helps Benjamin when he discovers something he wasn’t expecting. . . Join Anna and Benjamin as they spend the seasons with the great oak tree, and discover the fascinating plants and animals that live around it. This new, expanded edition of A Year Around the Great Oak is a compelling combination of engaging story and educational information to delight and teach readers. Discover new detailed, accurate illustrations and fascinating fact pages alongside the wonderful seasonal story from Gerda Muller, honored by USBBY for A Year in Our New Garden, creator of the beloved Seasons board books and highly praised for How Does My Garden Grow?

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