When a Tree Falls: Nurse Logs and Their Incredible Forest Power

A tree suns and sways in the forest — a place to grow, to rest, to shelter. But what happens when she falls? In this lyrical nonfiction picture book by Kirsten Pendreigh and illustrated by Elke Boschinger, young readers discover the quiet magic of the nurse log: how a fallen tree becomes a nutrient-rich home for new seedlings, small animals, and different plant species — ultimately nurturing an entirely new tree and renewing the cycle of life.

Awe-inspiring and gently told, it's the kind of book that makes the forest feel a little more alive on your next walk through it.