![]() ![]() Only many years later are Naomi and her borther Stephen able to return and see their old home again – and the cherry tree, old like them, calls to Naomi offering comfort, love and healing.īased on author Joy Kogawa’s own experiences, this is a deeply moving story enhanced by the sensitive, gentle illustrations ( even if the original tree did have white blossom!). (Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2008/paperback 2011)Ī beloved cherry tree sown from a seed brought to Vancouver from Japan by Naomi’s grandparents becomes a symbol of home when Naomi and her family are interned as enemy aliens during the Second World War. Written by Joy Kogawa, illustrated by Ruth Ohi It is the perfect companion to other books in Kids Can Press’s CitizenKid series. ![]() Labelled close-ups of species emerge from the tree, each drawn on their own leaf – and the diagram of the tree showing how much is taken up by each category of species is particularly effective. it’s packed with bites of information, numbers and ideas about ‘Becoming Guardians of the Tree of Llfe. Taking the model of the tree, this great book introduces children to biodiversity and the impact that even tiny changes within one species can have on ther leaves, twigs amd/or branches. Human beings are just one leaf of the appoximately 1,750,000 on the Tree of Life that represents all the species that make up Life on Earth. Written by Rochelle Strauss, illustrated by Margot Thompson Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth ![]()
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