It All Happened...At The Old Oak Tree

At first glance, everything seems quiet at the Old Oak Tree, who would think a closer look could reveal the secret lives of so many different creatures who come to play, work, hide, cool off, jump, run, rest or just be near B the star of the forest B the place where it=s all happening . . . the Old Oak Tree.

The 364 word picture book, It all Happened at The Old Oak Tree was written to develop an understanding in the reader/listener about how much more is going on in the natural world than we see. This common place tree takes center stage as the story shows us how different creatures use the same outdoor space in different ways. The cadence of the story gives the young reader or the younger listener, a point of familiarity. This is an important participatory tool when reading to young children and provides encouragement through recognition for early readers. The simple illustrations on the printed pages build anticipation and are used to help place the reader/listener in the story, as they are carried through the story.