A gorgeously illustrated picture book that links photosynthesis, food chains, fossil fuels, climate change and the oceans, and reminds us that the most important colour on the planet is green. - Sunday Times

Once again Nicola’s passion, knowledge and understanding shine through her carefully chosen words: the text in combination with Emily’s captivating, detailed scenes have created a book which gives us all hope that it’s not too late for our precious planet. - Red Reading Hub

This is a lovely picture book which tells us so much about plants, how they work, and how they evolved… as warm as the loveliest story but it's non-fiction, and absolutely full of amazing facts… A must-have for a primary school library. It's also a book with a powerful message of our time to know GREEN really is the most important colour in the world. - BookTrust

Davies takes us deep inside the way the tree is an essential part of keeping the environment liveable for us human beings and all other living creatures… Ultimately this book is an optimistic one. - The Letterpress Project

This is a rich and wonderful book, essential for any setting that wants to encourage children to love nature. - Nursery World

Graduating with a degree in zoology, Nicola once worked as a presenter on the television programme The Really Wild Show.

Emily Sutton is an artist and illustrator based in York, England. She has worked on numerous picture books, including The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy, as well as Tiny, Lots, Many and Grow by author Nicola Davies, and The Tale of the Castle Mice by Michael Bond. Emily finds endless inspiration for her paintings from spending time in nature accompanied by her dog muse Mouse and her nieces Penny and Sadie. Visit her website www.emilysutton.co