A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature.<br><br><i>"Where once there was a wood, </i><br><i>A meadow and a creek . . . "</i><br><br>Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more "creature friendly" backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. <i>Where Once There Was a Wood</i> also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families can do together. <div>A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature.<br><br><i>"Where once there was a wood, </i><br><i>A meadow and a creek . . . "</i><br><br>Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more "creature friendly" backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. <i>Where Once There Was a Wood</i> also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families can do together.