The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780152005207)

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: Lynne Cherry
ISBN-10: 015200520X
ISBN-13: 9780152005207
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 03/15/1990
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 6216 / Great Kapok Tree


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/1997 pg. 628
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1990 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 02/23/1990
School Library Journal 05/01/1990