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"Yara lives with her Mama in the lush Amazon jungle. She wants to rescue her beloved but increasingly besieged rainforest home. When Yara falls gravely ill, the forest returns the love and saves Yara's life. ""A story with a good ecological message and vibrant paintings..."" - Kirkus Reviews Written in rhyme and featuring gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Joanna Pasek, this is the first volume in a new series showing children how all living things on our beautiful planet depend on one another. In a faraway jungle, by a big waterfall, Smoke rose in the air, things were not good at all. ""They are clearing the forest, they are now very near. This is surely my end!"" sighed a seedling with fear. On the bank of the river, in a house made of wood, Close to the place where the scared seedling stood, A hard-working mother and her kindhearted child, Lived freely together, eating food from the wild. ""Lapid's story is enchanting, and it is the perfect opening for discussions on the environment..."" Reader's Favorite, Jack Magnus Get it now!"

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A story with a good ecological message and vibrant paintings... Kirkus Reviews *** Yara's Tawari Tree is a visual feast for the eyes and spirit.... it is the perfect opening for discussions on the environment... Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite (5-star review) *** A delightful children's book, to be treasured! Michael Rowland for TopShelf Reviews (5-star review) *** I really enjoyed reading this book...I liked the book's message that nature should be cherished and we must care for it... Literary Titan (5-star review) *** This is a truly wonderful story with absolutely remarkable art work... It hits all the marks that an educator or parents would want! Briar's Reviews (5-star review) *** This quality children's book should be in every home, classroom and elementary school library. I highly, highly recommend it. It is a winner on every level. Storywraps (5-star review)

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