Where Once There Was a Wood

"Fleming celebrates wildlife in this beautifully illustrated picture book.... Included are lists of plants that provide shelter and food and books that provide further information." —Booklist

Publishers Weekly

PW called this plea for the conservation of wildlife habitats "a beautiful call to action." Ages 4-10. (May) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.|

Denise Fleming has published eight picture books with Henry Holt, including the Caldecott Honor Book, In the Small, Small Pond. She creates the beautiful art in her books by pouring colored cotton pulp through hand-cut stencils. The result—images set in handmade paper. Denise Fleming lives in Toledo, Ohio with her husband.