Book Review & Giveaway ~ Hannah and the Talking Tree

I have the sweetest book to tell you about today and one lucky reader is going win a copy signed by the author. Just in time to put it in an Easter basket!

Hannah and the Talking Tree, written and illustrated by Elke Weiss, is, in my opinion, a must-have book for any child's collection. The main character, Hannah, is just like any other little girl, with the exception of her very, very large ears. Her ears allow her to listen to things in nature that others might miss - the wind blowing, the grass growing, and one sad and lonely tree. When Hannah finds out that her tree friend is going to be cut down, she persuades others around her to help save it. In the end, many trees begin to grow, animals come back to the forest and all is right with the world, thanks to Hannah.

Besides the obvious environmental lesson of saving trees, children will learn so many other lessons as well. They'll hear that looking different is okay (an important lesson in our family!), see that there are many things happening in nature that we don't often notice, understand that people aren't always nice, and know that they can make change happen by standing up for what they believe in.

Hannah and the Talking Tree is beautifully illustrated by the author, Elke Weiss, who engages readers with her quirky character and colorful pictures.

If you'd like to win this book, signed by Elke, leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite kids book is. I'll announce a winner next Tuesday, March 22nd. If you don't win, but would like to get your hands on a copy, Hannah and the Talking Tree is available through Free Focus Publishing and Amazon.com for $16.95.

{Required disclosure: The author provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for posting a review on my blog. I was not required to say that I liked it...I figured that part out all on my own!}