The fifty fairy tales in this collection tell of the tree as a mediator between heaven and earth. They explain why trees no longer grow into the sky and with which magic word fruits from wonder trees can be picked. The tales speak of princesses waiting in trees for their salvation, of a tree that grants wishes, and of forest fairies who intervene in the fate of humans. All these stories are rooted in the development of humanity, whose growth and maturation can be wonderfully traced through the symbol of the tree. A treasure book for fairy tale lovers and tree enthusiasts, inviting readers to rediscover the wisdom of trees and ancient tales.