The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
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The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest   -     By: Lynne Cherry

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

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The author and artist Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (1990). One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest's residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how "all living things depend on one another" . . . and it works. Cherry's lovingly rendered colored pencil and watercolor drawings of all the "wondrous and rare animals" evoke the lush rain forests, as well as stunning world maps bordered by tree porcupines, emerald tree boas, and dozens more fascinating creatures.

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Title: The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
By: Lynne Cherry
Format: Hardcover
Vendor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 015200520X
ISBN-13: 9780152005207
Ages: 5-8
Stock No: WW10520X

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A modern fable with an urgent message for young environmentalists. "Spectacular." (School Library Journal)

Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate this gorgeous picture book about a man who exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest’s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how "all living things depend on one another" . . . and it works.

Cherry’s lovingly rendered colored pencil and watercolor drawings of all the "wondrous and rare animals" evoke the lush rain forests. Features stunning world maps bordered by detailed illustrations of fascinating rainforest creatures.

An IRA Teacher’s Choice * ABA Pick of the Lists * Reading Rainbow Review Book * NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children

Author Bio

LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C.

LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

"Exceptionally colorful, bright and full of life. Effectively makes specific the larger story of endangered rain forests by taking the problem one creature at a time." — People

"Spectacular." — School Library Journal

"This modern fable with its urgent message contains an abundance of information." — The Horn Book

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