The People Who Hugged the Trees: An Environmental Folk Tale - Softcover

Rose, Deborah Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879373505 ISBN 13: 9781879373501

Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 2001

Synopsis

When the Maharajah's axemen try to cut down trees for his new fortress, Amrita and the villagers hug the trees in order to save them

About this title

From the Author:

This book is read around the world, in nine languages.
The book is used by teachers for lessons about trees, environmental protection, deserts, India, language arts and conflict resolution. It is a Jane Addams Children's Peace Book Award recommended title, and was designated by UNESCO among the top children's books in the world "highly worthy of translation."

REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

"...especially relevant to today's environmental concerns..."--Booklist

"...delicate, detailed illustrations...a successful, timely tale..."--Horn Book Guide

"...a treat to the eye as well as a contribution to the environment. The global environmental message will not be lost..."--Coalition for Education in the Outdoors

"...this folktale teaches children that young people can make a difference..."--San Francisco Review of Books

"Especially nice is the way Rose blends an ecological statement with drama, all without preaching. Saflund's intricately framed art details the story line with accuracy."--San Francisco Bay Area Parent's Press

Synopsis:

An environmental fable based on a classic folk tale from India. Retelling the 300-year old story of the first "Chipko" - the "Hug-the-Tree" people - the author follows the fortunes of a young girl, Amrita Devi, who grows up to lead her village in saving the nearby forest from the Maharajah's axe-men. Today, the Chipko Movement supports non-violent resistance to tree-cutting. It should be of interest to children aged three upwards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1879373505
• ISBN 13: 9781879373501
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Saflund Birgitta