Once I Was a Tree

Join the hilarious adventures of a seed that turns into a tree, and then into a book . . . THIS book!

Get ready to meet Barbara the beetle and Derek the squirrel who (through the power of poo) help a wise-cracking seed turn into a handsome tree . . . and become a wonderful book! And GUESS WHAT? That book is the very same book that you're holding right now! A book to be loved, shared, and cherished forever. If you are looking for a laugh-out-loud picture book about the wonder of trees, books, and stories . . . this is for you!

Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Eoin McLaughlin went to ten different schools (that's a lot) and was always that new kid. Along the way, he learned that if he could make people laugh, then things would generally be okay-so that's what he's carried on doing. Eoin has written for TV and advertisements, in addition to his many children's books.

Guilherme Karsten has been illustrating for children since 2010. After illustrating many books for other authors, Guilherme started writing his own books in 2017. Guilherme's work has been published worldwide and he continues to seek ways to entertain and delight children through his art and stories. Guilherme lives in Blumenau, Brazil.