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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1990 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Great Kapok Tree
Written & illustrated by Lynne Cherry
A man with an ax faces a rainforest's plea to spare their home.
40 pages· 918 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of the Brazilian rainforest, a weary man pauses before felling a majestic kapok tree. As he sleeps, the forest's creatures, from vibrant birds to a Yanomamo child, whisper their desperate plea: the tree is vital to their survival. Will their voices sway him to spare their home, or will the ax fall? Discover the interconnectedness of life in this beautifully illustrated tale that challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature.
"A jaguar had been sleeping along a branch in the middle of the tree. Because his spotted coat blended into the dappled light and shadows of the understory, no one had noticed him."
— from the book
From the publisher
The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 918
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 590L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6216
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1990
- First published
- March 15, 1990
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Illustration details
- The illustrations in this book were done in watercolors, colored pencils, and Dr. marin's Watercolors on Strathmore 400 watercolor paper.
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