The Glorious Forest That Fire Built

Written & illustrated by Ginny Neil

A wildfire's ashes pave the way for a forest's rebirth, revealing nature's resilience.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the aftermath of a devastating wildfire, the forest seems lost, reduced to ashes. Yet, beneath the surface, seeds stir, and roots begin their silent work. This lyrical tale follows the forest's remarkable journey of renewal, illustrating how destruction paves the way for new life. Discover the critical role of fire in forest health and the intricate cycle of life that follows. As the forest rises again, witness nature's resilience and the beauty of rebirth. What secrets lie in the ashes, waiting to sprout anew?

From the publisher

A wildfire roars through the forest, leaving nothing but ashes until seeds sprout from deep below. Root by root and seed by seed, the forest rises again. In this lyrical cumulative nonfiction story about forest succession, readers will learn that forest fires are critical to forest health and that the end of a tree’s life provides the opportunity for new life. Back matter explains the timeline of the forest cycle in more detail. Ginny Neil is an author, illustrator, award-winning teacher, and master naturalist. When she’s not slogging through a marsh, trying to spot spring peepers or chasing errant sheep across mountains and meadows, she manages an outdoor learning lab, teaches STEM to elementary and middle school students, and writes about all the things and people that make Earth such a fun and fascinating place to live. The Glorious Forest that Fire Built is her first picture book.

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