The name ‘kapok’ comes from the cotton-like pile acquired from the seed pods of these trees, which is a Malay-derived name and is known by many other names in different regions. It is mainly cultivated for its cotton-like seed fiber, which is used for different purposes and is very famous in south-east Asian countries. The story of The Great Kapok Tree is told in the third person and follows the journey of two men that enter a forest. One man leaves while the other is confronted with a large tree (The Great Kapok). He attempts to cut it down but is unable to and falls asleep. The different rainforest animals around him whisper their individual reasons not to cut the tree down in his ear while he is unconscious. At the end a child whispers in his ear and he wakes up. To then look at the tree, turn around and leave. This element of a cliff hanger and suspense provides many different opportunities for the children to talk about and develop. BBC Earth News) "Sacred plants of the Maya forest", 5 June 2009 accessed 12.25 on February 10 2021.

Summary: The man in the story travels through the rain forest and wants to chop down the great kapok tree. Many animals that live in the rain forest come over and whisper to him, to not cut down the tree. The animals remind the man that the tree is apart of their life and some of the animals live in the tree. The kapok is an emergent tree found in dry and gallery forests. You can also find some species in secondary forests. We have been discussing the kapok tree, its habitat and seeds, and so on. Now, let us explore a few more facts. During the night, with an unpleasant smell, these tree flowers attract bats and other insects, which are its greatest pollutants.Augh! You can make a case for this perfectly good message without being patronizing about it. You can make a case for the message without cramming it down the reader's throat. You can talk about these things without having each animal coming to him brimming with exposition. She's a great artist. I would say she's not that good of a writer. It's the equivalent of drawing diagrams of everything. You don't need to spell it out. When you do that, it becomes uninteresting to read. The person who's reading it feels like you're talking down to them. They feel like you're saying you're better than they are. Nobody wants to read a book like that. I don't want to read it again, and I don't want to read it to my kids. I can't imagine a child being interested in anything beyond the pictures. It is believed that some kapok trees live for as long as 300 years, making them one of the longest living trees in the plant kingdom. Kapok trees are common trees cultivated in Western countries like Central America, Mexico, South America, and some areas in West Africa. It’s a fictional story (based on realistic themes) in which a man enters the rainforest with the intent of chopping down the Great Kapok Tree, which is home to many of the animals who live there. Tired, he takes a nap, and many of the native creates – including a boy from the Yanomamo tribe, talk to him in his sleep about the importance of the tree and attempt to persuade him to stop. He wakes up and has a change of heart. Could you turn this story (or part of it) into a play script and perform it to others? Here is one example: This is a gorgeous book that talks about how important it is to save our rainforests. Also it did a great job of explaining the different levels of the rainforest as well and what animals lived in each level! It was gorgeously illustrated and was a great message for kids!

The following video gives more information about the book and the rainforest. Could you create a similar video (or a written / audio report)? Character’s perception changes (beginning of story doesn’t notice all around him; after he wakes us realizes the beauty surrounding him--this requires multiple rereadings to really compare/contrast differences) p>She is a highly skilled professional with six years of experience in writing and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from PSG College of Arts and Science. In addition to her professional experience, she has also been actively involved in volunteer work, particularly with children for organizations such as the Spartans Association for Youth and as an ambassador for the Charter for Compassion. With her experience in both writing and volunteer work, Sri Dhanya is a well-rounded professional who brings a unique perspective and diverse skillset to any project she works on.

Romans, Dorothy Jennifer (2013). The siren of syzygy: A textual hermeneutic study of the embrace of the anima/animus in Yucatec Maya culture as seen through the myth of La Xtabay (Thesis). pp.6, 11, 43–47, 60. ProQuest 1461758952.Gerry said, "I think it was sad and it made you think about what causes global warming. In the future, instead of breathing oxygen from trees, you will breate oxygen from tanks." Make a persuasive poster to encourage people to support charities that help to protect the rainforests of the world.