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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
"Spectacular."--School Library Journal
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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, and the stunning endpapers feature world maps bordered by tree porcupines, emerald tree boas, and dozens more fascinating creatures.Awards: IRA Teacher's Choice (1991), ABA's Pick of the Lists, Reading Rainbow Review Book, NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a student teacher i have found this book had a magical quality due to its beautiful illustrations best seen in its big book format. The children i used this book were captivated and inspired to learn more about the Amazon Rainforest. I used this book to introduce the children to learning about the Amazon Rainforest in a geographical context and its inspired some great geography in the classroom! If you want your child/class to be inspired to learn more about the Amazon Rainforest this book is a must have! Buy it now!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A lovely, simple book with fantastic pictures in. I used it for teaching year 5 children about rainforests. A simple story but story line links well to deforestation and the illustrations link to the different types of rainforest animals. Will use it with my own children too. Suitable for all primary ages!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My kids absolutely loved this book, reading it every day for a full two weeks. The illustrations are great with lots of content to stimulate questions and discussions about the Amazon.
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The Great Kapok Tree
Our grandson who is only three and a half and crazy about animals loved this book. Very colourful and with interesting facts and pictures.
Published 2 months ago by bwes
A great teaching resource
Not only is this book great to teach children about the rainforest. It also introduces speech in lots of varied ways and the animals give good arguments as to why their tree... Read more
Published 11 months ago by maria
A wonderful read.
Spent a week using this with my Year 5 class as a basis for our Literacy, Geography and Science work. It also linked in really well with PSHE. Read more
Published 14 months ago by thommo1919
The most fabulous rainforest story ever!
This is a really good book. Buy it to tell your children about how it's going to be if we don't stop deforestation. It tells you about the animals that live in the rainforest. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Primary 3/4/5
Brilliant!
I spent ages looking for this book after using it a while back during a teaching practice, so glad I now have it to share with my class! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bubble_fairy
Enchanting
A really lovely book for everyone. The illustrations are beautiful and the story filled with meaning.
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Be The Change
I LOVE THIS BOOK
This is a beautiful story brought to life by beautiful artwork.
Published on 15 Jun 1998
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