The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry Rain Forest Cause Effect Authors Purpose The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry, published by Voyager Books/Harcourt. This award-winning children's book features vibrant, full-page illustrations that detail the delicate balance of nature within the Brazilian rainforest. A man exhausted from trying to chop down a giant kapok tree falls asleep, only to be visited by the forest's inhabitants who plead for their home. This Perma-Bound reinforced library binding edition is ideal for classroom use or frequent reading, having earned accolades including a Reading Rainbow Review Book and an NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. The cover shows some minor shelf wear and corner bumping consistent with gentle use. #Retro #Cozy