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. 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 Find wonder and beauty in nature during every season with Woodlore.
Kevin Parr is a writer, angler and amateur naturalist who lives deep in the hills of West Dorset.
He is a regular contributor to BBC CountryFile Magazine and Podcastt, Deputy Editor of Fallon's Angler, and has written for The Telegraph, The Independent, Caught by the River and many others.
His books include;
An Unnatural History of Britain - A Journey in search of our non-native species
The Quiet Moon - Pathways to an Ancient way of being
Rivers Run - An Angler's Journey from Source to Sea