Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood, watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What stories could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds, foolish men and star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches. Discover someof the tales of our forests in this engaging collection of folk tales selected for readers aged 7-11. AUTHOR: Tom Phillips is a professional storyteller who spent 15 years as a teaching assistant and qualified teacher in primary education. During his 10-year storytelling career he has performed across the country at schools, festivals, storytelling groups and children’s parties. He works at Moira Furnace Museum in the heart of the National Forest and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. He is the author of Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children. 30 b/w illustrations