NEW BOOK
El último árbol
A story of hope for the Amazon rainforest
It is the year 2064 and the Amazon rainforest is gone.
All the trees have been cut down and all that remains is one ancient tree, a woman and a little blue bird.
Follow the bird on its journey through a grey, empty world in search of a colorful future, trying to save those left behind and what’s left of the forest.
What people are saying
It’s a gem in your library
“El Último Árbol by Margarita Pérez García is an enchanting story that invites reflection on the significance of nature in our lives. It takes you through the journey of a beautiful blue bird symbolizing resilience and hope during challenging times. This book enables educators to establish numerous connections with nature, geography, immigration, and the consequences of our environmental footprint. The illustrations beautifully capture the contrast between the greyness of urban landscapes and the vibrancy of nature’s colors. I anticipate engaging in conversations with my students about this compelling narrative.”
Adriana A., Spanish Teacher, US.
Destined to become a classic
“Margarita and Trish’s new book, El último árbol, breaks new ground among comprehensible readers for language learners as a large-size picture book with each page featuring a full-spread, gorgeous work of art. The book is stunning for Trish’s art alone. On top of the visual feast, Margarita’s words are poetically crafted and accessible to a tremendously wide range of readers — from children to adults, language novices to language experts, emerging readers to experienced readers, and everyone in between. It is a book for everyone. And the message — the message is one for the entire planet, for trees, birds, and even humans. It shows the power of community and tenacity as we hope… dream… plant… and create new beginnings out of the shell of something dying. This is a book about life, and one to carry with us for life. Bravo, bravo, bravo to Margarita and Trish.”
Kristi L., Spanish Teacher,US.