Why Willows Weep: Contemporary Tales from the Woods - Hardcover

Why Willows Weep is an enchanting collection of short stories from the Woods written by some of our finest authors. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring, who has herself written a story explaining why the birch tree has silver bark.  This beautiful new edition - a charming present for a friend, a family member or just for yourself - will help to raise awareness of the Woodland Trust and vital funds. For every copy of Why Willows Weep sold, the Woodland Trust will be able to plant five native trees. With specially commissioned stories from William Fiennes, James Robertson, Richard Mabey, Tracey Chevalier, Susan Elderkin, Rachel Billington, Blake Morrison, Maria McCann, Terence Blacker, Joanne Harris, Philippa Gregory, Catherine O'Flynn, Tahmima Anam, Maggie O'Farrell, Amanda Craig, Ali Smith, Philip Hensher, Salley Vickers and Kate Mosse and beautifully illustrated by Leanne Shapton.