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The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest Paperback – Picture Book, March 13, 2000

by Lynne Cherry (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,467 ratings
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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

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    4 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    590L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.12 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    March 13, 2000
  9. ISBN-10
    0152026142
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0152026141
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If a tree falls in the forest... someone or something will always be there to hear it. Many, many creatures will feel the effects when their source of sustenance and shelter falls to the earth. So when a man is sent into the Amazon rain forest one day, under instructions to chop down a great kapok tree, many eyes watch him nervously. It's not long before he grows tired, though, and the "heat and hum" of the rain forest lulls him to sleep. One by one, snakes, bees, monkeys, birds, frogs, and even a jaguar emerge from the jungle canopy to plead with the sleeping ax-man to spare their home. When the man awakens, startled at all the rare and marvelous animals surrounding him, he picks up his ax as if to begin chopping again, then drops it and walks away, presumably never to return.

Unfortunately, there's always someone else who is willing to take his place, but the message of this environmental book is plain: Save the rain forest! The story itself is not overly compelling, but each personalized entreaty from the animals provides an accurate and persuasive scientific argument for preserving nature's gifts. Lynne Cherry's fertile watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations, including a map of the tropical rain forests of the world, are vivid and colorful. A fine starting point for a discussion about conservation. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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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

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

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; First Edition (March 13, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0152026142
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0152026141
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 590L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.12 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,467 ratings

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Luz Maria Fernandez T
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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JMundy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story with Environmental Emphasis
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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Children love this story and understand the basic premise (the importance of preserving the beauty of the natural world and our environment). I highly recommend this book. It has beautiful illustrations and a great storyline.
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Gretta
5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Wanted
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023
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The pictures are great!
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Michele Van Wyk
5.0 out of 5 stars Even more relevant today!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022
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I read this book to my children over twenty five ago. Just bought it for my first grandchild and it’s even more relevant today! The illustrations are beautiful and each picture tells its own story. Will definitely purchase again.
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations, important message
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021
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Love how this book teaches my kids about the rainforest, animals and plants, as well as the importance of protecting the earth. Illustrations are beautiful
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CaraMia123
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived Earliest Than Expected
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022
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The item arrived much earlier than expected and in good condition.
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K H
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly timed and appropriate !!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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My 3-6 yr old students were engaged in the text and able to feel empathy for the characters. A good read for your rainforest unit or conservation/earth day curriculum. Important message all year long! Think before acting- the impact of choices with the environment are deeper than they appear.
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Tara
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
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Came in with no damage. Love this book.
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Gwen Rowe
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking story, with beautiful illustrations.
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2019
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I have used this as a read aloud in class, and also reading with a small class. It is such a wonderful book that I just bought a copy for my niece. I was reminded of it when her father said she wants to be “canopy scientist” when she grows up.
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Abdul Muneer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in India on October 23, 2018
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Great book to teach children the value of trees, and the coexistence of everything in nature
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Mrs Black
5.0 out of 5 stars great message & illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2016
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Lovely book, great message & illustrations. You can read it calmly & softly as the animals one by one whisper in the man's ear telling him why he shouldn't cut down the tree using a different voice for each creature. Nice book to lull a child to sleep & had quite a profound effect on my 8 yr old with regard to looking after our planet for future generations (they had read it at school) definitely a 'keeper' to be passed down. The Learning Tree is a book I had years ago as a child explaining how we should look after our planet, not drop litter etc (which you probably can still find) & was impacting on both my children too.
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Brigitte Janssens
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated wonderful book
Reviewed in France on February 20, 2016
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A nice story including loads of information to even tell the little ones and the teenagers in class about the tropical forests! A must have!
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liebedasleben
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book , beautifully illustrated
Reviewed in Germany on December 25, 2015
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My children absolutely adore this book. We live a very healthy, conscious lifestyle and this books is ideal to accompany our lifestyle - it answers many questions as to why we do or not do certain things and makes children aware, without shocking them, about what is going on and that we have to take care of nature!
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