Once I Was a Tree (2025), written by Eoin McLaughlin and illustrated by Guilherme Karsten, tells the imaginative life story of a tree - from a tiny seed to something much greater. Narrated from the tree’s own perspective, the book follows its journey of growth, discovery, and transformation. Along the way, the tree encounters humorous characters such as beetles and squirrels and experiences the natural processes that help it thrive. Through playful storytelling and vivid illustrations, the book gently introduces young readers to the life cycle of trees and the interconnectedness of nature. With warmth and wit, it celebrates growth, change, and renewal while reminding readers that everything in nature has a story and purpose - even the pages of the very book they hold.