This is the Tree: A Story of the Baobab
This is the Tree: A Story of the Baobab
So begins Miriam Moss's lyrical look at one of the world's most fascinating trees. Fat-bellied above the red earth, its silvery branches spread out from an "upside-down" trunk. From top to bottom, the baobab is useful for both people and animals of the plain. Its trunk collects massive amounts of water to refresh local animals, and its tough bark serves as a familiar scratching post. Far-reaching roots provide a home for squirrels and other small creatures. Impala gather in its huges circle of shade. Tribespeople cut the bark and use roots for making dye. Baboons eat its fruit. But that's not all--oh no! Read about the amazing ways people have used a hollowed-out baobab trunk. (Hint: One even had a flush toilet!)
Miriam Moss' words combine beautifully with Adrienne Kennaway's amazing artwork to introduce children to a mysterious, ancient tree that will leave them hungry to learn more.