"Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai" by Claire A. Nivola tells the inspiring life story of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The book highlights her passion for the environment and her dedication to improving her community. It follows her journey as she establishes the Green Belt Movement, encouraging people to plant trees to combat deforestation and improve their livelihoods. Through beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, the narrative captures Maathai’s resilience and commitment to both nature and social justice, inspiring readers to appreciate the importance of environmental stewardship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Frances Foster .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc .

Amy Hest has written many children's stories including Rosie's Fishing Trip, Jamaica Louise James. When Jessie Came Across the Sea (Winner of the 1998 Kate Greenaway Medal) and four books about Baby Duck: In the Rain with Baby Duck; Baby Duck and the New Eyeglasses; You're the Boss, Baby Duck! and Off to School, Baby Duck! She remembers lighting Friday night candles with her own grandmother as a child, saying, "It's a lovely tradition. Time with a grandparent is very special and children remember it always. " Amy lives in New York City. Claire A. Nivola is a painter and sculptor and has illustrated several children's picture books. Her illustrations are filled with wonderful decorative details inspired by the furnishings and objects around her. She says, "The rooms in The Friday Nights of Nana are a composite of the various places I have lived in throughout my life. Claire lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.