The real-life story of a family who planted 1,000,000 trees--yes, it's
true!--to fight deforestation in British Columbia.
When Kristen Balouch was 10 years old, her parents made a surprising
announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees!
Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad--and their pet, Wonder
Dog!--flew from their California home to a logging site in British
Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that
had been cut down.
In One Million Trees, Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent
living in a tent, covered in mud and bug bites, working hard every day
to plant a new forest. Young readers will learn a little French,
practice some math skills, and learn all about how to plant a tree the
right way!
The kid-friendly, engaging text is paired with bold illustrations, full
of fun details and bright colors. The story ends with a modern-day look
at what Kristen's family helped accomplish: a stand of huge trees
growing on what used to be an empty, muddy patch of bare stumps.
An author's note shares more information on deforestation, sustainable
logging practices, and the irreplaceable environmental benefit of old
growth forests. . . . Plus, the amazing things even a small group of
people can do when they work together.
A fun story with an important environmental message, One Million Trees
is bound to inspire kids to get their hands dirty to make our planet
healthy!
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
