Discover the hidden world inside the branches, bark and canopy of the planet’s most extraordinary trees. The Tree of Life is a captivating lift-the-flap nature book for children, written by pioneering tree scientist Nalini Nadkarni and beautifully illustrated by Kendra Binney.

A single tree can host hundreds of species, and this book invites young readers to explore them all. Each page features a richly illustrated tree habitat from around the world, filled with animals, plants and fungi waiting to be spotted. Curious readers can lift the flaps to reveal fascinating facts about every creature they find.

From the coastal redwoods and ancient oaks of North America and Europe, to the dragon blood trees of Yemen and towering dipterocarps of Asia, children will travel through some of the world’s most awe-inspiring forests. They’ll meet orangutans swinging high above the jungle floor, elephants drinking from water-filled baobabs, and koalas dozing in eucalyptus branches. The book also explores how trees shape human cultures, including vibrant Hindu festivals celebrated beneath the sprawling roots of the Indian banyan.

By the final pages, young readers will gain a deeper understanding of how trees support entire ecosystems, and why these incredible giants are essential to life on Earth.

"The Tree of Life is a beautifully imagined and executed book. The illustrations are rich in detail and colour and the flaps give a really lovely interactive feel. To call this a children’s picture book doesn’t do it justice; there is something to learn and explore for all ages, and it’s hard not to be immediately immersed." - Press Association