The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (Rise and Shine)

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Although her book has raised awareness for over 30 years, Cherry is sad about the continued destruction of the rainforest.

Furthermore it enables them to form a personal opinion on the global issue and give arguments for both sides of the argument as to whether or not the man should cut the tree down. Some folklore from Trinidad and Tobago says that a considerable kapok tree exists deep in the forest. The ability of the kapok to attract wildlife to the forest is one of its most notable physical characteristics. Text-to-World Connection: How does a theme or content presented in the book connect to something happening in the world?Inside the front and back covers an illustrated map is included which shows the earth’s original and remaining rain forest areas.

The monkeys say, "If you chop down this tree, you're going to chop down another one," an unintentional lesson in the slippery slope fallacy. The theme of this picture book is the importance of conservation because all living things are interdependent.p>She is a highly skilled professional with six years of experience in writing and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from PSG College of Arts and Science. With her experience in both writing and volunteer work, Sri Dhanya is a well-rounded professional who brings a unique perspective and diverse skillset to any project she works on. The kapok tree is apparently the "ceiba" tree in Panama, and Panama has the same fusion of Afro-Indian-Spanish peoples embodied in the protagonist.