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Bedtime for Baby: The Last Tree


Once upon a time a group of friends were seeking a place to call home. The desert was too hot, the valley was too wet and the mountain was too windy. 

Then they found the forest. It was perfect. The leaves gave shelter from the sun and rain, and a gentle breeze wound through the branches. 

But the friends soon wanted to build shelters.  The shelters became houses, then the houses got bigger.  All too soon they wanted to control the environment and built a huge wood wall around the community.

As they cut down the trees, the forest becomes thinner, until there is just one last tree standing. 

It is down to the children to find a solution.

Our Thoughts:   This is a story of awareness.  Truth can hurt sometimes but author Emily Haworth-Booth shares the reality of what has happened as mankind continues to build bigger and taller.  Albeit a tad grim, the story shows what happens when the people realize the error of their ways and make changes for the betterment of all. 

Author Emily Haworth-Booth is an avid environmentalist and her love of this planet and the need to protect it echo throughout her writing.  An excellent read to introduce new readers to ways we can take care of Mother Earth.

Several pages of this book are illustrated as cartoon panels so it was  difficult to really share the illustrations.  It is a bit wordy so it would be a great read to spread out over a few days.  



Buy It:   The Last Tree is available at bookstores worldwide and online at Pavilion Books and Amazon


Comments

AiringMyLaundry said…
This sounds like a great book for kids! I really like the lesson.
Terri Steffes said…
Reminds me of The Giving Tree. I love books like this and I would definitely add it to my collection.
Louisa said…
This sounds like its going to be an interesting read. I would check it out
Sara LaFountain said…
I love this book. I have read it with my class and the kids liked it too.
Mom Knows Best said…
This sounds like a nice book for my grandbabies. My daughter loves reading to them.
Anonymous said…
These all sound like wonderful books. I have to order some for my nephew.
Richelle Escat Milar said…
One of my favorite daughter hubbies was reading this kind of book. This sounds like wonderful books too.
Ivan Jose said…
This story is so relevant these days when environmental awareness needs to be taught to our children early on. On the other hand, I love reading bedtime stories, both to my kids and for myself.
Gust si Aroma said…
This is a nowadays problem. We should discuss it with our kid, and reading or telling stories is the best way to prepare kids to this new world!
Crystal Carder said…
This sounds like a great book for kids.
Anosa Malanga said…
Glad I came over to this post. Seemed like a good book to read especially for kids. There are lessons and key takeaways.
Lynndee said…
This sounds like a fun and exciting books for kids. My niece would love them. -LYNNDEE
MELANIE EDJOURIAN said…
This sounds like a great book to demonstrate to all how we need to take better care of the environment. It sounds like it is well written and beautifully illustrated.
Kathy said…
Sounds like a wonderful book. I'm always looking for books for my daughters. I'll have to see what they think of this.
Kita Bryant said…
That looks like a really good book. I miss reading to my kids.
Swathi said…
This sounds like great book to read. I need to check it out for my kids.
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