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

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Augh! You can make a case for this perfectly good message without being patronizing about it. You can make a case for the message without cramming it down the reader's throat. You can talk about these things without having each animal coming to him brimming with exposition. She's a great artist. I would say she's not that good of a writer. It's the equivalent of drawing diagrams of everything. You don't need to spell it out. When you do that, it becomes uninteresting to read. The person who's reading it feels like you're talking down to them. They feel like you're saying you're better than they are. Nobody wants to read a book like that. I don't want to read it again, and I don't want to read it to my kids. I can't imagine a child being interested in anything beyond the pictures.

Thet kapok tree sheds all of its leaves during the dry season. During the dry season, the seeds are also blown into open areas. The trees’ roots are said to reach the underworld, while the giant tree is upheld the world from above. The anteaters tell the man, “what happens tomorrow depends on what you do today.” Can you think of an example of when this has come true? What can you do today to make a positive change for tomorrow? The fibers obtained from the tree are also used in acoustic and thermal isolation. The Kapok Tree’s Symbolism

During the night, with an unpleasant smell, these tree flowers attract bats and other insects, which are its greatest pollutants. The name ‘kapok’ comes from the cotton-like pile acquired from the seed pods of these trees, which is a Malay-derived name and is known by many other names in different regions. It is mainly cultivated for its cotton-like seed fiber, which is used for different purposes and is very famous in south-east Asian countries. Make a persuasive poster to encourage people to support charities that help to protect the rainforests of the world. Cecilia Goodnow. "It's just Lynne Cherry's nature to get out the word on protecting the environment". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. September 25, 1995. C1. Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising.

No one notices the jaguar “because his spotted coat blended into the dappled light and shadows of the understory.” Can you find out about other animals that use camouflage? Romans, Dorothy Jennifer (2013). The siren of syzygy: A textual hermeneutic study of the embrace of the anima/animus in Yucatec Maya culture as seen through the myth of La Xtabay (Thesis). pp.6, 11, 43–47, 60. ProQuest 1461758952. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Sponsorship & Advertising PolicyFind words that the author has used to describe the animals (e.g. colourful parrots, silent snakes, graceful jaguars). Can you think of any others? Zara said, "I took away from this book that we should be nicer to Mother Nature. If you're not, the things on the Earth will die." Imagine that you are standing under the Great Kapok Tree. What sounds might you hear? Could you create a piece of music / audio that reflects this? The tree is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern parts of South America. Kapok is also native to the Caribbean tropical West Africa and is found throughout the neotropics.

Kapok seeds have 20-25% of oil, which is very similar to cottonseed oil. We can use oil from Ceiba Pentandra seeds for cooking purposes. 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. In addition to her professional experience, she has also been actively involved in volunteer work, particularly with children for organizations such as the Spartans Association for Youth and as an ambassador for the Charter for Compassion. 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.

Since the soil washes away with frequent rains, the kapok tree has to support itself by growing massive trunks, tripod-like buttresses, and wide rise flowing outward from the trunk.The porcupines tell the man that the tree produces oxygen. Can you find out more about photosynthesis? Make a diagram to teach others about the process. Use drawing / painting software to create a picture of a rainforest. Could you try to recreate the front cover of the book?

The Ceiba Pentandra tree of tropical rainforests is famous for various reasons and is cultivated on a large scale for production. It’s a simple, but powerful read and I love this book! I would use it as part of a rainforest, environmentalism or author’s purpose – persuasion thematic unit. It really is versatile and could be used for various reasons. We could use it to study geography and culture (related to South America,) as well as animal’s habitats and biomes. This could lead to further research on additional plants and animals as well. We’d also explore topics such as recycling and going “green” in an attempt to help save the planet and talk about the importance of the rainforest and flora and fauna around us. It would culminate in writing a persuasive piece, as the students attempt to argue a point using evidence. It’s also good for discussing point of view as we can identify Cherry’s POV on the environment and what strategies/ techniques she uses to display her voice. We could study additional texts, including nonfiction, as well to round out the unit. The book could be turned into a play if time allowed. This is a gorgeous book that talks about how important it is to save our rainforests. Also it did a great job of explaining the different levels of the rainforest as well and what animals lived in each level! It was gorgeously illustrated and was a great message for kids! Also, in the daylight, the kapok tree provides food and shelter for several different species like monkeys, frogs, birds, and various insects. How does cutting down the Great Kapok Tree affect the animals living there? Make a list of ways, using examples from the text.Summary: The man in the story travels through the rain forest and wants to chop down the great kapok tree. Many animals that live in the rain forest come over and whisper to him, to not cut down the tree. The animals remind the man that the tree is apart of their life and some of the animals live in the tree. Gerry said, "I think it was sad and it made you think about what causes global warming. In the future, instead of breathing oxygen from trees, you will breate oxygen from tanks." Text-to Teaching Connection: What is a response activity that you can do in a classroom with Children in response to the book? I thought this was a very cute book with beautiful and bright colored illustrations. The book also has a great lesson for the children reading it.