Nature is an amazing, magical place and this special gift has been given to all of us. We must all protect it from harm and waste because if we don't, our gift will be taken away. In The Thick of It features a poem and two short stories celebrating the wonders of Nature. Weedy Pleas is uniquely beautiful and shows how everything has its purpose in this world. The Black Walnut Tree is full of many animals and insects alike. Can they all learn to live together? The Withering Woods follows the adventures of young Harlow and Hawthorne. Can they save Nature and teach others how to protect and cherish it?