The Witness Trees

Description

• For generations, trees have silently witnessed history’s most pivotal moments.
• In the sweep of wind over grass, near the pulse of rivers, we stand, monuments of bark and age-curled green.
• Above, an avalanche of stars; below, the ocean of earth.
• Within, the uncounted lives birthed, bloomed, and plucked from the gardens we tend.
• We survive. We remember. We witness.
• In evocative verse and stunning artwork, discover the story of the world’s most enduring witnesses: the trees.
• From the Flower of Kent apple tree still standing in Sir Isaac Newton’s yard, to the English oak given to Jesse Owens after facing down Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
• From the California redwood saved from destruction by July Butterfly Hill, to the Callery pear tree still miraculously alive after the World Trade Towers fell.
• It is a moving tribute to the world’s most famous trees, many of which still need humanity’s protection.
• Be moved, be inspired, be amazed by the quiet, reverberating voices of nature’s sentinels: the witness trees.

About Bushel & Peck Books

Bushel & Peck Books is an independent publishing company known for its commitment to producing affordable, high-quality children’s literature that combines educational value with engaging storytelling. The brand focuses on creating books that are not only entertaining but also enrich the learning experiences of young readers through vibrant illustrations and well-researched content. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and diverse voices, Bushel & Peck Books aims to inspire curiosity and foster a lifelong love of reading in children.