Pedro, Adventures of a Cork Harvester - Book

This fun tale with beautiful illustrations brings to life the story of a young cork harvester as he begins his journey in the cork trees. Learn about cork, the cork harvest process, and the cork-growing region of Portugal through the eyes of Pedro, a cork harvester. These adventures will be enjoyed by all, at any age. Great for classrooms, libraries, gifts, and nature-lovers.

From the back of the book: Young Pedro lives on a small farm in central Portugal with his parents and two older brothers. School is over for the summer and Pedro has high hopes of becoming a cork harvester. The cork forests of Portugal are magical and full of surprises. Beauty and danger often lurk among the cork oak trees. The countryside is usually tranquil and peaceful but at times it can become a forest of turmoil, excitement and challenges. Adventures seem to find Pedro at the oddest times.