num_pages: 40
description: A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature."Where once there was a wood,A meadow and a creek . . . "Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more "creature friendly" backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. Where Once There Was a Wood also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families can do together.
language: English
title: Where Once There Was a Wood
titlecomplete: Where Once There Was a Wood (Rise and Shine)
genres: Nature, Environment, Science, Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Conservation, Storytime, Animals, Poetry
ratings_count: 174
publisher: Square Fish