Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story From Africa by Jeanette WinterWangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story From Africa by Jeanette Winter

Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story From Africa

byJeanette Winter

Picture Books | September 21, 2008

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As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something-and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . .&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspThis true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Includes an author's note. This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste.

JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City.
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Title:Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story From AfricaFormat:Picture BooksDimensions:32 pages, 10.75 × 8 × 0.37 inPublished:September 21, 2008Publisher:Houghton Mifflin HarcourtLanguage:English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10:0152065458

ISBN - 13:9780152065454

Appropriate for ages: 4

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful Book This book is based on the story of Wangari Maathai and her Green Belt Movement. It is the true story about someone who starts planting trees to help fight off deforestation. A great book to teach children about the difference one person can make, the difference you can have on your environment.
Date published: 2018-04-18

Editorial Reviews

The tightly focused text moves quickly without sacrificing impact . . . Winter's images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangari's movement grows and the activities within each frame multiply-a powerful demonstration of Wangari's work."- Publishers Weekly, starred review"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments."- School Library Journal, starred review"The compact story does offer a way into one of our less-limned Nobel Prize winners, and with adults to fill the gaps in, this could be an appealing introcduction."- T he Bulletin "The ethics and outcome of the tale are not forced on the reader. Rather, it is told very gently-like any good story-and is brightly illustrated."- The Georgia Straight "Award-winning writer and illustrator Jeanette Winter's clear text and bold paintings (right) make it easy to imagine the story of Maathai and the women of the Green Belt Movement she started."- American Scientist " . . . beautifully illustrated and simply written for young children." - Sacramento Bee "Jeanette Winter's singular illustrative style is recognizable by the organic patterns and lively pastel hues . . . Scenes of crouching women planting tiny saplings . . . and, later, images of lush, bird-filled forests . . . celebrate [Maathai's] powerful vision."- Audubon Smithsonian Magazine, Best Books of the Year 2008 "Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner whose Green Belt Movement has planted 30 million trees in Kenya, is the subject of Winter's ( The Librarian of Basra ) eloquent picture biography. . . . Winter's images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangari's movement grows and the activities within each frame multiply-a powerful demonstration of Wangari's work." - Publishers Weekly, starred review (8/11/08)"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments." - School Library Journal, starred review (11/08)"