Ted Kooser

When a family first builds their new house, the father clears away every single tree on the perfect, tidy lawn. He wants nothing but neat grass, pulling up any wild sprouts that blow in from the surrounding woods. But his children love the wild trees nearby, spending their days playing in the thick, shady bushes. Years pass, the children grow up and move away, and eventually, the father leaves too. The house stands empty and alone. Without anyone to pull up the sprouting seeds, the forest slowly begins to creep back into the yard. This beautifully illustrated, poetic story captures the quiet, unstoppable power of nature. Watch as the wild world reclaims its space, gently lifting the forgotten house into the canopy. It is a thoughtful, breathtaking journey about the passage of time, the changing seasons of life, and the awe-inspiring strength of the natural world.