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A Magical Guide to Forests

Folklore, history and spells
By Sandra Lawrence
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Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire, invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical trees. For centuries, our ancestors looked to trees not just for shelter, but for healing and pure magic. From towering bamboo to sturdy oaks, this is a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A Magical Guide to Forests

A Magical Guide to Forests is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating exploration of more than fifty of the world's most magical trees, their uses, folklore and history, for nature-loving children aged 8+.

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Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire, invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical trees.

For centuries, our ancestors looked to trees not just for shelter, but for healing and pure magic. From towering bamboo to sturdy oaks, this is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating exploration of more than fifty of the world's most magical trees, their uses, folklore, and history.

Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and learn how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.

A Magical Guide to Forests by Sandra Lawrence is a captivating journey into the enchanting realm of trees.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804536438

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dawn Cooper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Sandra Lawrence

About the Author

Sandra Lawrence (Author)

Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. Her travel writing is collected on madamepassepartout.com.

Dawn Cooper (Illustrator)

Dawn Cooper

Dawn graduated from Bath School of Art & Design with a first-class degree in Graphic Communication in 2011, and she has rarely set down her pens and paper since! Her work includes non-fiction children's books, book covers, maps and packaging. Dawn finds great inspiration from the natural world, traditional botanical drawings, animals, works of fiction and illustrated quotations.

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