Moss

Synopsis

Explore the magical world of moss, with this fully-illustrated and comprehensive guide.

'Moss is the height of fashion . . . for inspiration, as well as beautiful pictures of mossy forests and gardens, [this book] has a range of outdoor and indoor projects' The Sunday Times

Moss is all around us. While it is most often associated with damp, shady spaces, it can be found in the most unexpected and far-flung places, from deserts to Antarctica. This book is a celebration of its quiet, unassuming beauty and a primer to understanding the secrets of the world's most ancient plant:

· Discover the fascinating history of this soft and tactile plant
· Learn how and where to identify and gather different moss species.
· Take a tour of some of the most beautiful moss gardens in the UK, the US and Japan, where moss viewing has become a national phenomenon.
· Learn how to cultivate moss, tie Japanese moss balls (kokedama) and plant moss landscapes in pots and terrariums.

With stunning photography and botanical illustration, this is an utterly unique book that will be treasured by plant enthusiasts of all kinds.

'A whistlestop tour of the magical world of mosses, from Scandinavian craft projects to the animacy of carpeted Japanese gardens . . . It's a beautiful book, as happy on a coffee table as it might be on the potting bench' Gardens Illustrated

Summary

Moss is a children's book written by Naomi Rhue. The story follows Moss, a young mouse who discovers that the world around him is "bigger and more frightening than he ever imagined."

In Chapter One, Moss is living with his family in their cozy home. When Moss ventures out to explore the world, he meets a ferret who tells him about all the beauty and danger that awaits him. Moss is frightened to learn about the dangers, but he bravely moves forward.

In Chapter Two, Moss meets a group of mice who teach him about the dangers of the forest like the fox with claws and the owl with wings. Moss is encouraged to face his fears and to take on challenges.

In Chapter Three, Moss is determined to find a way to make sure his family and friends are safe. He decides to explore the world by himself and makes friends along the way. During this journey, Moss learns about courage and resilience.

In Chapter Four, Moss meets some of the other creatures in the forest and they become friends. Through these interactions, Moss realizes how powerful knowledge can be and how it can help the animals of the forest unite against the dangers that lurk.

In Chapter Five, Moss leads an expedition to explore the deepest parts of the woods. While on this journey, Moss and his friends learn to embrace the unknown and overcome obstacles together. By the end of the chapter, Moss realizes just how strong and brave he has become.

In the final chapter, Moss leads the animals and creatures of the forest in an effort to stand up to a fierce storm that threatens them all. Moss finds the strength to confront his fears and bravely stands up to the storm. He realizes that the strength within him was enough to save them all.

By the end of the book, Moss has grown from a timid mouse to a brave and determined leader. His bravery encouraged all the animals of the forest to stand together and face the dangers in their world. Through Moss' journey, readers learn that no matter what threat may come, courage and resilience can always be found.