Yara's Tawari Tree: 1 (Yara's Rainforest)

Yara lives with her Mama in the lush Amazon jungle. She wants to rescue her beloved but increasingly besieged rainforest home. When Yara falls gravely ill the forest returns the love and saves Yaras life. A story with a good ecological message and vibrant paintings... - Kirkus Reviews Written in rhyme and featuring gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Joanna Pasek this is the first volume in a new series showing children how all living things on our beautiful planet depend on one another. In a faraway jungle by a big waterfall Smoke rose in the air things were not good at all. They are clearing the forest they are now very near. This is surely my end! sighed a seedling with fear. On the bank of the river in a house made of wood Close to the place where the scared seedling stood A hard-working mother and her kindhearted child Lived freely together eating food from the wild. Lapids story is enchanting and it is the perfect opening for discussions on the environment... Readers Favorite Jack Magnus Get it now!