One Million Trees

<b>The real-life story of a family who planted 1000000 trees--yes it's true!--to fight deforestation in British Columbia.</b> <p/>When Kristen Balouch was 10 years old her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen her sisters and her mom and dad--and their pet Wonder Dog!--flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been cut down. <p/>In <i>One Million Trees</i> Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent living in a tent covered in mud and bug bites working hard every day to plant a new forest. Young readers will learn a little French practice some math skills and learn all about how to plant a tree the right way! <p/>The kid-friendly engaging text is paired with bold illustrations full of fun details and bright colors. The story ends with a modern-day look at what Kristen's family helped accomplish: a stand of huge trees growing on what used to be an empty muddy patch of bare stumps. <p/>An author's note shares more information on deforestation sustainable logging practices and the irreplaceable environmental benefit of old growth forests. . . . Plus the amazing things even a small group of people can do when they work together. <p/>A fun story with an important environmental message <i>One Million Trees</i> is bound to inspire kids to get their hands dirty to make our planet healthy! <p/><b>A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year</b><br><b>A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection</b>