The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

by Mark J. Plotkin and Lynne Cherry

Book Overview

For thousands of years, in the jungles of the Amazon, shamans have passed their wisdom of the medicinal values of rain forest plants from one generation to the next. The Shaman's Apprentice tells the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152012818
• ISBN13: 9780152012816
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.4" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

The Shaman's Apprentice : A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

I saw this book on Reading Rainbow today, and I was enthralled by the story and the beautiful illustrations. The episode took Levar to the village the book was about and introduced us to the apprentice, now grown, being teacher to the village and his twin sons. My daughter is only a year old, but just the colors kept her attention. I look forward to when the words will have the same effect, as I'm sure they will.

An ecological lesson for children and their parents

The Shaman's Apprenctice is one of the rarest of books. It combines an engaging true story with beautiful illustrations. The result in an aural-visual experience that transcends the age of the audience and presents a valuable message to all. It should be required reading for every planetary denizen.

Lovely! My three year loved it, so did I...

This beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written book is that rare children's story that teaches and says something important while preserving the wonder and magic of how children (grown and otherwise) view the world.

Best book for teaching children about people and nature.

"The Shaman's Apprentice" presents more information about the relationship between people and nature than many much larger volumes. The story of Kamanya, Gabriela, and the shaman Nahtahlah, educates children about the important roles of all living things. The text is supported by rich and colorful illustrations which easily maintains the interest of children from four to 14. If you want the children in your life to understand the importance of rain forests and the need to preserve them, you must have this book.

a must read for children!

A compelling and tender story with beautiful, botanically correct and lush illustrations - this is a wonderful guide to rain forest life and healing powers. Fun for children and their parents to read!