The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the
Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry
Get Kids Interested In The Rain Forest
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. Its 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,
theres 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 natures gifts. Lynne Cherrys 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
Personal Review: The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon
Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry
Total Points = 100 (Highly recommended)
Content Appropriate for Children - 20/20
A fun story for children of all ages and a good introduction to many
beautiful and animals. You can play a "find the animal game." Do you see
the leopard, snake, bird, etc? Even though they are quite brilliant in color,
they blend in providing a lesson in camouflage.
Artwork - 20/20
The bright colors and beautiful art makes this book a great read and a
visual treat.
Family Perspective - 20/20
The right message, the right medium. We're all connected and have a
responsibility to each other and too the world. The Great Kapok Tree is a
hidden gem. If you're reading to your toddler, you'll both love it. If your
youngster is learning to read, you'll both love it.
Pace - 20/20
The flow and length of the book are perfect for those early years.
Morals and Teachings - 20/20
There is a good message that we have a responsibility to each other and
too this world. That we need to keep in mind every action has a reaction or
a consequence. The book echoes a wholesome philosophy; "we haven't
inherited this earth from our forefathers but are borrowing it from our
children."
In closing, we recommend this book highly and thank you for reading our
review. From GoKidsGrow LLC, we wish you and yours all the best.
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