In the Tree: A Magic Flaps Book

The picture book In the Tree is a first introduction to trees and the animals who live in them, featuring double-layer lift-the-flaps for fun and surprisesfrom writer Will Millard and illustrator Rachel Qiuqi.

Explore the world of trees with five interactive woodland nature stories. Each simple “story” is set across a double-page spread and is revealed through double-layer lift-the-flaps. Watch an acorn grow into a mighty oak, a squirrel bury nuts to prepare for winter, a woodpecker search for insects, a bat nestle into a hollow tree, and more.

Simple rhyming text paired with educational bold-faced sight words help young readers grow their vocabulary, making the story accessible and educational while encouraging kids to stop and observe the natural world.

Will Millard is a writer, television presenter, and public speaker. Prior to his television work, Millard led remote expeditions in West Papua and West Africa. When he isn’t exploring, he’s writing at the kitchen table or out fishing the rivers and lakes around his South Wales, United Kingdom, home.
Rachel Quiqi is an illustrator and designer who spent six years studying animation before focusing on illustration for children. Her books include What’s Growing in Mommy’s Tummy? and We Are Earthlings. She is based in Canada.