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

🎙️ This Week’s Story: The Great Kapok Tree

By Lynne Cherry

🌿 A modern fable with a powerful message for young Earth heroes.

Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest…

🪓 A man raises his axe to chop down a mighty kapok tree.

But before he can finish the job, he falls into a deep sleep—

And the forest begins to speak. 🌳👂

🐒 Parrots, jaguars, frogs—even a child from the Yanomamo tribe—

whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how

“all living things depend on one another.”

📚 With rich, breathtaking illustrations and an urgent call to action, this beautiful tale invites kids to think about:

🌍 Nature’s balance

💚 Interconnected life

🦜 Rainforest creatures worth protecting

✋ And the power of one person to make a difference.

Perfect for young environmentalists and curious minds, The Great Kapok Tree reminds us that the Earth is speaking—

🧏 Are we listening?

🏆 An award-winning classic:

⭐ IRA Teacher’s Choice

⭐ ABA Pick of the Lists

⭐ Reading Rainbow Review Book

⭐ NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book

Purchase this book here.

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