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

The Great Kapok Tree : A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest 4.26 (5,875 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback Rise and Shine English By (author) Lynne Cherry 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 #39;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 #39;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 #39;s Choice * ABA Pick of the Lists * Reading Rainbow Review Book * NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 40 pages Dimensions 226.06 x 271.78 x 5.08mm | 204.12g Publication date 01 Apr 2000 Publisher Harcourt Brace International Publication City/Country Orlando, United States Language English Edition Statement Reprint ISBN10 0152026142 ISBN13 9780152026141