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Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web

By Lucy Brownridge

When a lonely fir sends a secret forest message, who will answer—and why?

informative heart-warming gentle thought-provoking

Genres

Nature Non-fiction Friendship/Family

What is Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web about?

Deep in an ancient forest, a young fir tree struggles to find enough sunlight and water. Feeling lonely, she sends a message through the Wood Wide Web—an underground network of fungal threads linking the trees. A kind paper birch shares what she can, helping the little tree grow strong. When winter arrives, it is the fir’s turn to help the birch. This gentle story introduces children to forest communication and shows how care, cooperation and friendship help every tree thrive.

About the author

Lucy Brownridge is a London-based author and editor who creates colourful, fact-filled books for children. She writes about art, history, animals and science, helping young readers explore the world with curiosity and wonder. Her books include What Are You Doing Today, Mother Nature?, The Fantastical Safari and the playful Cat Family series. Lucy studied art history and enjoys sharing fascinating ideas in friendly, engaging ways with readers everywhere.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2023

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