Ophelia is a wise, old oak tree. She's filled with love and stories about her many friends & her connections with the Earth. She adores the kids who climb up her trunk and the animals & insects who live in her branches. She also enjoys creating shade on warm summer days for those who read, rest, and have picnics under her limbs & leaves. In this book, you will also meet some of Ophelia's friends: Moon and his sister, Sun, love to hug Ophelia; she loves it, too! Ebony is a life-long companion. As a child, she liked singing songs about rainbows while swinging from one of Ophelia's strong arms. Colin is another lifetime pal. When he was a boy, his favorite activity was collecting acorns, planting them in the earth, and watching them miraculously grow into new trees. Adults and children will enjoy Ophelia's stories while simultaneously learning about trees and their vast contributions to life on our planet. And, they will appreciate witnessing Ophelia's changes with each new season and throughout her lifetime. You may want to read this book in the shade of a big, old tree or before jumping in leaves & collecting acorns. When you finish reading you will likely feel a greater connection and appreciation for Mother Earth and the life she creates & supports.