Tree With Golden Apples

Where ancient folklore meets modern botany.

In Tree with Golden Apples, master storyteller Susan Strauss weaves together twelve evocative myths from across the globe, revealing the profound truths hidden within our relationship with the earth. From the creation of corn to the enduring symbol of the Tree of Life, these stories do more than entertain—they explain the spiritual and physical importance of plants in human history.

Designed for both seasoned performers and curious readers, each story is accompanied by expert storytelling tips and an exploration of the scientific significance behind the myth. By bridging the gap between oral tradition and botanical science, this book offers a unique roadmap for connecting with the natural world through the power of narrative.

Susan Strauss is a storyteller, visiting children's author, natural history author, keynote speaker, creator of The Passionate Fact Interpretive Training Workshop (TM) on Storytelling Science, Natural History & Cultural Information, an environmental educator, natural history interpreter and studying eurythmist. She is recognized internationally as a storyteller of natural history performances, combining mythic/traditional story with personal anecdote and scientific information to provoke an experience of natural archetypes, including: water, wolves, weather, coyotes, plants, marine life, landscapes, trees, bears, birds and other creatures, as well as telling fool stories, hero myths and traditional stories of feminine and masculine archetypes.