The Oak Tree

Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent
tree!
A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the
ground. As the years pass, it grows . . . and GROWS into an
enormous oak tree!

As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it. A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk!

The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals,
  from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles.


  After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm
  - but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins
  all over again.





  The tree's magical life story is brought to life in Julia
  Donaldson's rich, dramatic rhyme.

  Victoria Sandoy's gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations
  perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the
  people and wildlife that pass by

  Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures,
  and seeing the games children play around the tree

  This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely
  at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient
  trees.

  The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating
  facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.










  Praise for The Christmas Pine, also
  by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandoy:


  "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the
  gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other
  things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"
  Good Housekeeping 




  Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's
  books ever written.


  She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is
  the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today.


  Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made
  into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the
  BBC at Christmas.