A Turtle Plants a Village

Description

A Turtle Plants a Village

Written by Kristin Thiel and Peter Tonn

Illustrated by Hannah Tews

ABOUT THE BOOK

“I will bury this acorn deep in the ground.

In several years, something grand will be found.”

Planting an acorn does so much more for the forest ecosystem than simply grow a tree. Follow along with Bay the Turtle as he explores the village that is created through the growing oak tree. First providing food for nibbling mice and deer and, over the years, growing into shelter for squirrels and owls, the oak tree village comes to life.

Children, parents, teachers, and nature educators will all love this exploration of the ecosystem that one tree can create. Read the book and then visit the Mequon Nature Preserve to see nature in action and visit ecosystems in action.