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Hannah's boundless energy and never-ending curiosity send her on various explorations and adventures of the natural world and everything else around her. Hannah loves to sing and dance and learn everything there is possible to learn. Her love for everything alive makes her care for the environment and ask many questions. Her most favorite one: 'Why?'

REVIEWS:

'This is a charming book for your youngsters about being different, learning to listen and the importance of saving the trees on our planet. It is a cute and colorful story about a little girl named Hannah who is different than others because of her big ears, but those ears can hear things that most can not. Hannah learns how she should help save the trees and how to get others to help. This is an environmental story that your children will love to hear. The Dove "Family-Approved" seal for all ages is awarded to this wonderful children's book.'
DOVE FAMILY FOUNDATION

"Hannah and the Talking Tree" is a touching tale, that is written in a way to bring a heart felt lesson for children, teaching them to listen very carefully to the sounds around them. I would highly recommend this book for children to learn about the importance of caring for the natural world around them.'
MARK FRASER, PBS, Producer 'Nature Walks'

"Hannah and the Talking Tree is a book about caring and appreciating the world around us. Not only in our words but in our actions as well. This is the perfect book for helping small children understand the importance of our environment as well as teaching them the value of others. This is truly a touching story. Hannah's love for the world around her comes because she's able to recognize the beauty in all the living things around her. Not only is the story quite touching, but the illustrations are very unique. There are bright colors and varying patterns on every page, making the world Hannah lives in come alive before your eyes.'
DANIELLE SMITH, www.thereisabook.com

‘Hannah and the Talking Tree’ is a refreshing story about a child who adores the outdoors and especially the beauty of a special tree.  To have a book written depicting children actually playing outside and appreciating nature is definitely needed during these technological sedentary times.  With obesity and diabetes rates aggressively rising, children need to read about the joys of exploring this vast paradise that is found right outside the door. With Hannah’s exceptional gift of “big ears” she has the ability to totally enjoy the intricate sounds of nature that this hustle bustle world fails to hear.  During times of rejection, Hannah finds solace as she mingles with her “friends” and flows to the song of the wind.  Isn’t this the “play” we all once enjoyed?  Play…good old fashioned PLAY! Refreshing!
RUTH KITCHEN, Greening Youth Foundation

'Beautiful characters and wonderful illustrations will help children and adults to discover or find back to the basics of all ecological awareness. A must have.'
ERNEST AUGUST, Scientist

'This book touched our hearts in a special way, showing strength, courage, empathy and love in a short children's story. We felt a kinship with Hannah immediately for her inner strength and compassion. Hannah has a sweet sensitive nature but is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Not only does this book show children that it is OK to be different, but it also shows that it's good to be heard to and to listen not only to ourselves but others and the earth. Hannah helps us understand ourselves a little better and how we can impact the environment in a positive way. Her empathy is also palpable, in a world void of much empathy it is important to help children understand what it is to care for others.'
RANDI MICHELLE, Mommyreview.com

'Besides it's ecological messages, there's many other terrific messages to take from this story as well. Hannah is a wonderful character and a fantastic role model for children (especially girls) and shows so many positive traits I'd love to see my own daughter develop: strength to believe in yourself, the courage to speak up about injustice, empathy for those who are suffering, being a good listener, sensitivity to others needs and love for the world around her'
CHRIS SINGER, StayAt Home Dad

 

 

 

 

US$16.95, CAN $19.95 Hardcover, 10.5 inches x 10.5 inches, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9826747-1-0
LCCN: 2010927602
CIP Data in book, Age Group: 3-7
Written and illustrated by Elke Weiss
Printed on recycled paper, approved by the Forest Stewardship Council

Nature holds many lessons and adventures and is important for a child's physical and emotional development. A growing body of evidence proves the linking of the lack of nature in children's lives and the rise in obesity, attention disorders and depression. Giving a child the possibility to create a bond with nature through pictures and words, as well as educating them about our environmental problems will have positive effects on their overall perception of the environment, their efforts to save it, and will make them simply want to go out and experience it.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER OF THE 2010 'MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD'

NEWS:

'Hannah and the Talking Tree'will be featured in the April issue of the 'Parenting' magazine.

'Hannah and the Talking Tree'will be featured in the Washington Post in April.

'Hannah and the Talking Tree' won the Gold Medal in the 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.

HANNAH IN THE MEDIA:
 
     
“What’s important is that children have an opportunity to bond with the natural world, to learn to love it, before being asked to heal it’s wounds.” David Sobel