"Laubstreu" by Irene Flemming is a book that offers readers a radical look at the concept of leaf cover in the forest. The author, Irene Flemming, treats the leafy soil as a living entity, unfolding before the reader the multi-layered world that is hidden beneath collections of leaves. In her book, she talks in detail about the importance of forest soil for the ecosystem, proving its importance in the life of plants, animals and humans. "Laubstreu" is an invitation to discover the hidden secrets of the forest through the prism of the leaf cover and to understand its key role in maintaining the diversity of the natural world.