Cherry, Lynne creator 1st. ed. 40 p. 9 x 0.17 x 11 inches (hardcover) This inspired look at what the Kapok tree means to the creatures that live in it—and what rain forests mean to the world's ecology—was at the forefront of the ecological movement ten years ago and continues to resonate profoundly with children everywhere. Annotation The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. Stories from the Amazon Amazon Children's Literature Rain forest animals Rain forest ecology Rain forests 9780152005207 122088