When a Tree Falls
Nurse Logs and Their Incredible Forest Power

A beautiful combination of science and poetry. And spectacular illustrations, too!......more

There are A LOT of tree books out there—but none quite like this one. Its spare lyrical language and swoon-worthy art lead you through a heartwarming story about a process of nature that you may have observed, but never really realized how truly spectacular and important it is. One of my VERY favori......more

A tree gives food and shelter to birds and other animals (and humans) while it is standing. But after it dies and crashes to the ground, a whole new life begins, and that is the subject of this fascinating, beautifully illustrated book. The nurse log, as the fallen tree is known, provides a place for......more

Listen to this gorgeous sentence by Kirsten Pendreigh: “Nurse log holds the rain in her heart for the hot summer, when the forest dries. Then she shares her precious damp with the ferns, with the mosses, with a seed set down by the wind.” That is one among many lyrical, evocative descriptions of a D......more

This is a gorgeous picture book with spare, lyrical text, and lush, detailed illustrations! Each spread offers crafty wordplay along with much to study and explore in the artwork. For those who want to learn more, there is information about nurse logs at the back of the text. This would make a wonde......more