Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web

Trees can communicate with each other through an underground network of fungal threads known as the wood wide web. This book teaches children about this discovery and the strength that comes with asking for help and discovering that they are not alone.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Have you ever pondered the fascinating phenomenon of trees communicating with each other? Well, it's true! Scientists have recently made a remarkable discovery: forests communicate through an underground network of fungal threads, known as the "wood wide web." In this captivating picture book for young children, we meet a tiny fir tree sapling, stretching her first leaves into a dark, ancient forest filled with towering trees. She feels lonely and isolated, unable to reach any light or water. Little does she know, her roots are intricately connected to the wood wide web, a fungal network that transmits her message throughout the forest. The message reaches mother trees, who, despite their own responsibilities, come to her aid. Other trees, too, offer their support, including a kind paper birch tree who selflessly helps the little fir in her time of need. As winter approaches, the fir tree, now strong and evergreen, returns the favor by rescuing the birch tree. Through this heartwarming tale, our little tree learns the importance of community and the interconnectedness of all living beings. She discovers that she is part of a loving and caring community, comprised of family and kind strangers from different species. She learns the various ways to care for and be cared for, and most importantly, that she is not alone. After all, the forest is only as strong as its smallest tree. Trees possess an incredible communication system that allows them to exchange up to 50 words and convey messages of distress, warn each other about impending danger, identify their parents and offspring, and even sabotage trees they perceive as threats. This remarkable network operates through the wood wide web, a vast and intricate web of fungal threads. This discovery is not only significant in scientific terms but also has profound implications for our understanding of nature and the environment. It teaches children about the wonders of the natural world and encourages them to appreciate the delicate balance of ecosystems. By highlighting the communication abilities of trees, this book also promotes environmental awareness and the importance of preserving our forests and other natural habitats. In conclusion, trees can communicate with each other through an underground network of fungal threads, known as the wood wide web. This captivating picture book for young children explores the wonders of tree communication, teaching children about the importance of community, environmental awareness, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Through the story of a little fir tree and her friends, it encourages children to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world and to take steps to protect it for future generations.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 234 x 277 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711284869