'Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa' by Jeanette Winter tells about Wangari Maathai's stuggle to bring the 'green' back to her native Kenya. Due to an increasing demand for lumber, most of Kenya's trees had been cut down. Where it had once been a paradise, Kenya was now battling soil erosion, crop failure, and barren land. Wangari was determined to reverse these changes. She decided to start reforesting Kenya by planting nine little seedlings. She enlisted the help of village woman to plant additional trees. This idea, known as the Green Belt Movement, spread throughout Africa. All across Africa, women were planting trees. In 2004, Wangari Maathai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to world peace. In this story, we learn how one person's courage and determination changed the world.

Similar authors: Donna Napoli; Nelda La Teef

Similar books: Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya by Donna Napoli; Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace by Jen Cullerton; The Market Lady and the Mango Tree by Pete Watson; The Hunter and the Ebony tree by Nelda La Teef; Nobel's Women of Peace by Michelle Benjamin; Path's To Peace: People Who Changed The World by Jane Breskin Zalben

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/28/2010

ISBN-10: 0152065458

ISBN-13: 9780152065454

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Elephant and Piggie are back and in this adventure, they discover they are book characters. Piggie uses this to her advantage. 'I can make the reader say a word!.... If the reader reads out loud' Here I go!... Ahem'..'Banana.' Silliness ensues. What will Elephant and Piggie do when they remember that books end? Another fun story for beginning readers with humor that adults will also appreciate. And as in the others, Pigeon makes an appearance. Reading Level 1.6

Awards nominated: 2013 Monarch Nominee

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 12/28/2011

ISBN-13: 9781423133087

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In this entry into the exuberant Cat the Cat series by Mo Willems, Cat the Cat visits her friends to ask what sounds they make. She enjoys each of the animals for their characteristic offerings, until she gets to Bunny the Bunny...who is at a loss. Check out this sweet story of friendship! (Reading Level: 1.4)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/19/2011

ISBN-10: 0061728446

ISBN-13: 9780061728440

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This is a great first choice for a brand new reader who is a lover of trucks and other things that go! With rhythmic, repetitive text as well as cheerful, vibrant pictures that give hints about the words, this early reader shows all kinds of places someone can find wheels. While there aren't many words on each page, some of the vocabulary could be unfamiliar to early readers. (Reading Level: 1.0)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 10/28/2010

ISBN-10: 0679864458

ISBN-13: 9780679864455

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a worm? Meet Wiggle and Waggle, two hard-working worms, who are best friends. Together they dig, sing, and make their garden grow. Learn all about worms as you accompany them while they sing their special song and 'dig' their way into your heart.

Similar books: Found an Apple by Harriet Ziefert; Class Worms by Barry Gott; Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/10/2009

ISBN-10: 1580893066

ISBN-13: 9781580893060

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