Hannah and the Talking Tree

'Hannah and the Talking Tree' is a children s book specially designed to plant the seeds of environmental activism in the next generation. Printed on recycled paper. Gold Medal winner of the 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Hannah is a little girl with a special and unique gift. She has very, very big ears which enable her to hear things in the world all around her that other people do not notice.She can hear the grass grow, the wind sing, and the ants march one by one. She can hear birds chirping far away and even hear the trees drinking water. Unfortunately, she is teased and criticized by other children and runs away to be alone. With her extra special powers she finds and befriends a very special and solitary tree and learns about the tragic fate of the trees around her. And now the last tree is threatened as well. Is there any way to save the lone tree from destruction? Will anyone listen to Hannah's cry for help? Instead of just giving up and letting the last tree get cut down, Hannah decides to be brave and do something herself to help save the last tree and create a world worthwhile living in.

Elke Weiss strives to teach children how important it is to care for our environment. Hannah and the Talking Tree is a wonderful way to give children an understanding of the environment and value the development of a healthy sense of curiosity for nature. This book is not only about environment and acting to make change, it has the simple goal to get kids out into nature so they don t lose touch with the world around us.   Elke Weiss grew up in Bavaria, Germany running bare feet over meadows, climbing trees and mountains. She has working experience as a writer, illustrator, designer, animator and filmmaker.