The trees and grass are disappearing. Toletis, his dog Amenophis, friends Claudia and Tutan are on a mission to replace them and turn their little valley town, set deep in the mountains, lusciously green again. The odds are stacked against them. Can they succeed... with some very unusual help?
A deep appreciation for nature, art, language, music, friendship, family, the passing of time, old age, loneliness and the importance of sitting still and reflecting on life, pervade these exquisite stories. A must read for 7 to 107 year olds!
The stories are accompanied by gorgeous illustrations and have been used by in schools for teaching descriptive and figurative language, art and crafts (with students exploring different media inspired by scenes from the book), and environmental awareness classes.
Encourages readers to become acute observers and engage with the natural world around them; perfect antidote to smart phones and computers!
