Adapted by Caroline Wheal and marvelously read by Janet Suzman, this delightful collection of stories is drawn from widely different cultures from all over the continent of Africa. The Chameleon and the Hare; Mfoso's Beautiful Daughters; The Thief Catcher; The Hippo and the Lion; Ears, Eyes, Legs and Arms; Mpempe the Faithful Dog; Mansoor and the Donkey; The Princess who lost her Hair.
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"i have been waiting for this book to come out for months (the author of the librarian of basra writing about one of my heroes Dr. Wangari Maathai!)! Maathai's story is simply, and inspiringly, told. the book does a great job showing the grassroots movement of womyn, frequently versing the male power structure, growing stronger with each tree planted. the Green Belt Movement is amazing, not just for the trees planted, but for the radicalizing of womyn inspired to take a stand to save their land. the illustrations are fairly simple, but highly evocative with an inspiring environmental message. A good introduction to Wangari Maathai for the younger reader." — sweet (4 out of 5 stars)
"i have been waiting for this book to come out for months (the author of the librarian of basra writing about one of my heroes Dr. Wangari Maathai!)! Maathai's story is simply, and inspiringly, told. the book does a great job showing the grassroots movement of womyn, frequently versing the male power structure, growing stronger with each tree planted. the Green Belt Movement is amazing, not just for the trees planted, but for the radicalizing of womyn inspired to take a stand to save their land. the illustrations are fairly simple, but highly evocative with an inspiring environmental message. A good introduction to Wangari Maathai for the younger reader."
" Wangari Maathai goes to college and when she comes home all the trees have been cut down so she convinces people to plant more. A & A "
" This fine picture book biography of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathi, is moving and right on target for early elementary school students. The colorful, patterned paintings, add drama and intimacy. "
" This story was perfect for a primary level read about this amazing woman. Mrs. Winter does a great job choosing a simple vocabulary to explain the Greenbelt Movement and Wangari Maathia's importance for her people. "
" Wangari decides to start replacing the thousands of trees that have been cut down in Kenya by planting 9 seedlings in her backyard. From there her plans and dreams grow and grow despite opposition. Great for commitment or diligence. "
" Great secondary read aloud for environmental art and world language classes. "
" An inspiring story about the Nobel Prize for Peace-winning woman from Kenya who took upon herself the task of reforesting the land to bring prosperity back to her people. A great read for Earth Day or Arbor Day. Pair this with Claire Nivola's Planting the Trees of Kenya. "
" Esta es otra de mis historias favoritas verdaderas y me gusta como defiende lo que saba donde crecio y todo su alrededor. "
" Good for Earth Day, teaching that one person really CAN make a difference "
" As always, Jeanette Winter's artwork is beautiful and captures the colors and style of artwork appropriate to the setting and culture of the story. "
" Easy to read non-fiction story about an Kenyan woman who returns to her country and standups to land-developers who are destroying Kenya's forests. She recruits other women who help plant trees while bravely facing the strength of commercial adversity. Good book for young girls. "
" In storytime I don't think my two-yr-olds could handle this, but preschoolers would love it. Good for planting/growing/tree themes "
" This book is fantastic. The story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, it is a powerful example of how anyone can make a difference in the world, even against the odds. Beautiful pictures compliment an encouraging story. "
" Great easy biography for young children that chronicles all of Wangari Maathai's life. Source notes are not provided, but author's notes are included. Jeanette Winter's classic format and illustration style is used. "
" Reminds me of Barbara Cooney's Miss Rumphius: "Find a way to make the world a more beautiful place." "
" This might be the simplest book on Wangari Maathai, but it too is very effective in describing her life. This is a wonderful woman and I am glad to learn of her. "
" Sweet story about Kenyan Nobel prize winner who was instrumental in reforesting her homeland. "
" This inspirational story about Wangari Maathai, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, shows how one woman can make a big difference in the world. It would be a good book to read for Earth Day. "
" Winter's aptly describes the how and why of Wangari's Maathai's greenbelt movement. It also has a clear useful "
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