Woodlore

Discover the seasons and stories of the forest in this beautifully illustrated journey through a woodland year

Woodlore invites young readers to walk among the trees and watch nature's cycles unfold as time-honored tales and traditions mark the turning of the seasons.

From the first seedlings and birdsongs of the spring equinox to the hooting owls and holly wreaths of the winter solstice, this beautifully illustrated book explores and explains the natural world around us, and celebrates the magic of the wild.

Find wonder and beauty in nature during every season with Woodlore:

• Marvel at the woodland flowers that are beginning to bloom in spring
• Discover the birds, butterflies, and bats that take to the skies in summer
• Learn about the abundance of autumn as berries, nuts, and hips develop
• See the delights of the holiday season as evergreens and mistletoe signal winter
• Explore the folktales and celebrations that mark the turning of the seasons, including May Day, the Green Man, and the solstices

Kevin Parr is a writer, fisherman, and amateur naturalist. He is a regular contributor and podcast host for Countryfile magazine and is deputy editor for Fallons Angler. He has also written for the Telegraph, the Independent, Caught By the River, Birdwatching magazine, Anglers Mail and The Idler. His books include The Quiet Moon, Rivers Run, The Idle Angler, and the black comedy The Twitch. Parr lives in West Dorset with his wife and a colony of grass snakes a few strides from his garden gate. 

Anja Susanj is a Slavic illustrator from coastal Croatia, where she runs a one-woman illustration studio called the Drawing Fish. She graduated from University of the Arts London, Camberwell College. She mostly works in children's publishing and editorial illustration and has illustrated eleven books for children so far, both fiction and nonfiction. Her work tends to be quite conceptual in both theme and composition, with a lot of bold colors and black lines. Susanj is very detail-oriented in her work and draws inspiration from nature and folklore, having illustrated books in both subjects. She is interested in whimsical characters and peculiar stories, especially Slavic lore.

Review Quotes:

"A simple celebration of the joys of forests and woodlands, suitably accompanied by drawings that reflect an old-world, even otherworldly vibe...a lovely addition to STEAM collections."-- Booklist

"The tale of a forest and an oak tree through the seasons provides gentle biology and folklore lessons, heavily illustrated, as palatable learning. A necessary purchase for school or home."--School Library Journal

"Accompanying this plethora of well-curated facts and traditional knowledge are Susanj's bright double-page spreads filled with illustrated text boxes and detailed borders, accenting scientific verisimilitude with touches of magic and whimsy. A successful integration of information and illustration that will appeal broadly."--Kirkus Review

Ages: 7-10 years