The Hidden Life of Trees

A Graphic Adaptation

Peter Wohlleben, Fred Bernard, Benjamin Flao

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Greystone Books,Canada
01 November 2024

Graphic novels; Botany & plant sciences; Conservation of wildlife & habitats; Trees, wildflowers & plants; Gift books

The graphic novel adaptation of Peter Wohlleben's international bestseller, with breathtaking illustrations and easy-to-follow text that will delight readers young and old.

Are trees social beings? For forester Peter Wohlleben, the answer has always been yes, the forest is a social network. Trees live like human families: tree parents live together with their children, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick and struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers.

This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel follows Peter as its loveable main character, revealing the secret network of the forest and sharing struggles and triumphs from his career protecting trees. Told in Peter's warm, conversational voice, not unlike that of a beloved grandfather chatting fireside, this visually stunning book offers scientific insights and pearls of wisdom gained from Peter's decades of observing forests, including how trees impact weather and climate, how they communicate with each other, and how they interact with fungal networks deep within the ground. It also offers poignant memories from Peter's personal life.

Featuring 240 pages of full-colour illustrations and text covering the entirety of The Hidden Life of Trees, this adaptation honors the spirit of the original book by seeking to change the way the world looks at trees, and will inspire generations of readers to celebrate the natural world and protect our last remaining forests before it's too late.

By: Peter Wohlleben, Fred Bernard
Illustrated by: Benjamin Flao
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 215mm,
ISBN: 9781778401657
ISBN 10: 1778401651
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Wohlleben is a world-renowned forester and author of many bestselling books about the natural world, including The Hidden Life of Trees, The Inner Life of Animals, The Secret Network of Nature, and The Power of Trees. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and have been adapted for the screen. When he is not writing and researching, Wohlleben manages a sustainable forest academy in Germany's Eifel Mountains. Benjamin Flao is a graphic novelist, comic book writer, illustrator, and colorist based in France. Of his many books, he is best known for Kililana Song, winner of the prestigious Prix Ouest-France Quai des Bulles. Fred Bernard is an author of multiple books, script writer, and illustrator. Since he was very young, he has been passionate about nature. He is based in France.

Reviews for The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation

"Praise for The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben: A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BRAINPICKINGS - HONORABLE MENTION: SEJ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award - Shortlisted: Audible International Book of the Year Award - Books For a Better Life Award - Indie Choice Award-Nonfiction Book of the Year ""Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them."" --The New York Review of Books ""A declaration of love and an engrossing primer on trees, brimming with facts and an unashamed awe for nature."" --Washington Post ""The matter-of-fact Mr. Wohlleben has delighted readers and talk-show audiences alike with the news--long known to biologists--that trees in the forest are social beings."" --Sally McGrane, The New York Times ""This fascinating book will intrigue readers who love a walk through the woods."" --Publishers Weekly"