Synopses & Reviews
A boy and his father like to hike in the ancient forest near their home. But one day they discover blue marks on many of the trees--the marks of loggers. The boy decides they must do something to try to save the forest. A campaign is launched and the fight is on.
Gloria and Ted Rand were inspired to create this book after hearing real-life stories from their son, Martin, who is an active conservationist in Washington State. Together, this author and illustrator team has captured the quiet majesty of our nation's ancient forests. Bordering the art are portraits of native plants and animals; a short nature guide at the end of the book supplies young naturalists with tips on identifying trees and animal tracks.
About the Author
Gloria and Ted Rand have collaborated on several picture books for
Holt, including
Prince William, a story about the aftermath of the oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. In addition, Ted Rand has illustrated a number of books written by Bill Martin Jr., including K
nots on a Counting Rope and
Here Are My Hands. The Rands live on Mercer Island in Washington.