Once Upon a Forest Author:Rae Lambert, Elizabeth Isele (Adapter), Carol H. Grosvenor (Illustrator) Welcome to the enchanting world of Dapplewood Forest, home of the lovable Furlings: among them, Abigail, a courageous and independent little woodmouse; Russell, a rambunctious young hedgehog; Edgar, a somewhat timid but very intelligent mole; and Michelle, a super-curious little badger. — "Furling" is the name given to these small furry... more » animals by Cornelius, their teacher. A wise old badger, he guides the Furlings through all of the mysteries of the forest and instructs them in the opportunities that the forest holds. He also invents an extraordinary flying machine that the Furlings ingeniously use in successfully completing an exciting mission of mercy.
More than just a whimsical tale, Once Upon a Forest is an adventure that brings the Furlings face-to-face with dangers unintentionally brought into their world by the human pursuit of "progress," which puts the Furlings into a life-and-death struggle for their homes and lives.
Lavishly illustrated in full color, Once Upon a Forest is a heartening fable for our times.« less