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In 1693 2 young Frenchmen, Rene Sel & Charles Duquet travel to New France, & get employed by the same ‘seigneur‘. One escapes & the other stays. For the next 400 yrs we learn how their decision effects their family line

A story about the conquering of land by the Europeans & the destruction of the greats threes that had been standing there for hundreds of yrs. A story about what humans do with things that are in plentiful & will never disappear

Next up... It has mixed reviews, which would probably have put me off buying it if I'd checked first, but I didn't so ...🤞

Between a so-so and a pick because I never felt bored though I was often confused and bewildered. I enjoyed the questioning of how and what translators DO, I was intrigued by the devotion of the translators to their Dear Author, I found the animosity between English and Spanish amusing in its presentation. One word I read in a review somewhere calling this “delirium” - it fits! I have no doubt that a “discussion” would find me liking it more.

“In this book, I‘ll show you how to explore and investigate things in the forest. But when you do this, you should always take an adult with you. And you should never put anything from the forest in your mouth unless an adult can identify what it is, as some plants can be poisonous.”

Students will explore the fascinating world of trees and forests using Can You Hear the Trees Talking? Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest by Peter Wohlleben. The lesson will include discussions about the importance of trees in our communities and how they impact our well-being. Students will also participate in hands-on outdoor activities to observe local trees and their surroundings.

In Can You Hear the Trees Talking? (2020), Peter Wohlleben invites young readers to explore the enchanting world of forests. This interactive book is filled with outdoor activities, quizzes, and fascinating facts about trees and their intricate communication systems. Wohlleben reveals how trees care for their families and share information through the “wood wide web.“ The book features engaging illustrations that enhance the learning experience.

A little like little Red, but with emphasis on adventure and overcoming fears. I'd kind of like an acorn full of magical healing soup. 🥚 🌽 X 5