The Great Kapok Tree

The Great Kapok Tree A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

Paperback (04 May 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A modern fable with an urgent message for young environmentalists.

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 (1991), ABA's Pick of the Lists, Reading Rainbow Review Book, NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children.

Book information

ISBN: 9780152026141
Publisher: HMH Books
Imprint: Clarion Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 813.54
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Sales rank: 11695
Weight: 202g
Height: 271mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 2mm