![]() Wangari gave the women special tree seedlings which they planted. Over the years women came from far distances to ask the wise Wangari for advice when they were starving, had sick cows, had dirty water, needed fire wood to cook, or lumber to build strong homes. When she grew up she planted trees in her backyard. It was because of these stories she developed a love and respect of trees and the earth. But the men of her village held ceremonies under the sacred fig tree and the skies blessed them with rain. Wangari grew up listening to the stories of her elders about how the droughts came and dried up the land. ![]() ![]() This book is simply stunning with an important message for the children of the world. The book is illustrated by Kadir Nelson, who combines oils with a collage of fabrics that vibrantly honor the spirit of Kenya and its people. Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Peace Prize recipient, who changed her country by planting trees. Mama Miti, is a picture book written by Donna Jo Napoli, about Dr. I also had the opportunity to hear these wonderful authors speak at the 2011 Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Conference in August. A wonderful way to introduce children to the Green Belt Movement and reforestation. ![]() They carry beautiful messages for the world, and I believe children will find them engaging. ![]() The two books I am reviewing in this post are related to the Green Belt Movement to plant trees in Kenya. ![]()
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