This lyrically written tale tells what happens when greed enters the very first, perfect forest and spoils the trees' beauty and peace. Cover to cover full-color art brings the story to life as the gentle fable soft-sells a lesson on the consequences of selfishness and the joy of caring about others.
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Michigan and New York reviews place The First Forest alongside Charlotte's Web, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Giving Tree, and other classics. "The book relays the value of both concern for each other and for the environment." Publishers Weekly "The First Forest is a delightful children's book, but much more than an ordinary children's book. It's also an art book because of Tom Heflin's drawings; a nature book because of the topic; an inspirational book because of the story and a beautiful gift book for children and adults." -Book Retailer --Publishers Weekly/Book Retailer
"Lyrically written, this unique fable, exquisitely illustrated, tells what happens when greed spoils the beauty and peace of the very first, perfect forest. This best selling resource encourages us all to share, to respect others, and much more." -Scholastic of Canada "If the litmus test for a piece of literature is whether it strikes the intended audience as the author hopes, then The First Forest is a stand-alone success." -D. Showers, Review --Scholastic of Canada/D. Showers Review
"The First Forest is a little allegorical tale with a message as big as the world. Dealing with the gigantic issues of greed and selfishness, it delivers a potent punch. But couched in simply phrased rhyming verse it also tugs at your heart. It so obviously is a labor of love." -L. Carlson, Review " . . . a book at a level of storytelling with appeal "for generations of readers." -Read, America! --L. Carlson Review/Read, Ameri
"Lyrically written, this unique fable, exquisitely illustrated, tells what happens when greed spoils the beauty and peace of the very first, perfect forest. This best selling resource encourages us all to share, to respect others, and much more." -Scholastic of Canada "If the litmus test for a piece of literature is whether it strikes the intended audience as the author hopes, then The First Forest is a stand-alone success." -D. Showers, Review --Scholastic of Canada/D. Showers Review
"The First Forest is a little allegorical tale with a message as big as the world. Dealing with the gigantic issues of greed and selfishness, it delivers a potent punch. But couched in simply phrased rhyming verse it also tugs at your heart. It so obviously is a labor of love." -L. Carlson, Review " . . . a book at a level of storytelling with appeal "for generations of readers." -Read, America! --L. Carlson Review/Read, Ameri
About the Author
John Gile is a study in contrasts. He was a rebellious student who dropped out of high school and left home for a period during turbulent teen years. He returned thanks to parent/teacher tough love and later was trained as a Russian interpreter for the United States Army Security Agency, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University, and went on to become an award-winning author of books that have made and topped bestseller lists. Gile has presented communication skill development programs across the United States and in Europe to more than 500,000, including student reading and writing programs, teacher in-service programs, and communication workshops for businesses and organizations. He has been a guest on numerous radio and television talk shows across the country and is a frequent speaker at education conferences, including Staff Development for Educators programs and the World Congress of the International Reading Association in New Zealand. He also speaks and writes extensively on the duties, rights, and privileges of citizenship. Like his programs, Gile's books focus on his "six C's of achievement" character, compassion, commitment, communication, cooperation, and candor and include titles for children and adults: The First Forest, Keeping First Things First, Oh, How I Wished I Could Read! and What Is That Thing? Whose Stuff Is This? One of his books has been published in Chinese and Spanish and three have been book club selections. Gile also is author of features published by periodicals throughout the United States and Canada. He created and produced the cartoon Blockheads & Co. for the Register and Tribune Syndicate and wrote a humor column, Gile Without Guile, which was syndicated nationally by NC News Service. An author's note Gile wrote in Keeping First Things First cites people who helped turn his life around and explains why he spends much of his time working with students and teachers: "I am dedicating these pages to some very important people in my life, my teachers. I gave them ulcers. They gave me love. They taught me never, never to give up on anybody, including myself. I can never repay them. All I can do is strive to honor them by passing along to others the help and encouragement they gave me." That experience focuses his work with students: "My goal always is to reach the student who has the same negative attitude I had as a student. If I can light a spark in that student, the rest will come along." Gile and his wife Renie were married in 1967 and live in Rockford, Illinois. They are the parents of two sons and four daughters and have been promoted to grandparents. Renie helps manage business matters and runs her own antiques, collectibles, and home accessories business at aspacelift.com. Gile is especially grateful that she hasn't given up on him, either.
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John Gile is a study in contrasts. He was a rebellious student who dropped out of high school and left home for a period during turbulent teen years. He returned -- thanks to parent/teacher tough love -- and later was trained as a Russian interpreter for the United States Army Security Agency, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University, and went on to become an award-winning author of books that made and topped bestseller lists. John is not only an author; he is also a publisher.
Gile has presented programs across the United States and in Europe to more than 500,000, including student reading and writing programs, teacher in-service programs, and communication workshops for businesses and organizations. He has been a guest for literacy and other communication skill discussions on numerous radio and television talk shows across the country and is a frequent speaker at education conferences, including Staff Development for Educators programs and the World Congress of the International Reading Association in New Zealand. He also speaks and writes extensively on the duties, rights, and privileges of citizenship.
Gile's books include titles for children and adults: The First Forest, Keeping First Things First, Oh, How I Wished I Could Read! and What Is That Thing? Whose Stuff Is This? One of his books has been published in Chinese and Spanish and three have been book club selections. Gile also is author of features published by periodicals throughout the United States and Canada. He created and produced the cartoon "Blockheads & Co." for the Register and Tribune Syndicate and wrote a humor column, "Gile Without Guile," which was syndicated nationally by NC News Service.
Gile and his wife Renie were married in 1967 and live in Rockford, Illinois. They are the parents of two sons and four daughters and have been promoted to grandparents.
Gile has presented programs across the United States and in Europe to more than 500,000, including student reading and writing programs, teacher in-service programs, and communication workshops for businesses and organizations. He has been a guest for literacy and other communication skill discussions on numerous radio and television talk shows across the country and is a frequent speaker at education conferences, including Staff Development for Educators programs and the World Congress of the International Reading Association in New Zealand. He also speaks and writes extensively on the duties, rights, and privileges of citizenship.
Gile's books include titles for children and adults: The First Forest, Keeping First Things First, Oh, How I Wished I Could Read! and What Is That Thing? Whose Stuff Is This? One of his books has been published in Chinese and Spanish and three have been book club selections. Gile also is author of features published by periodicals throughout the United States and Canada. He created and produced the cartoon "Blockheads & Co." for the Register and Tribune Syndicate and wrote a humor column, "Gile Without Guile," which was syndicated nationally by NC News Service.
Gile and his wife Renie were married in 1967 and live in Rockford, Illinois. They are the parents of two sons and four daughters and have been promoted to grandparents.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite childrens book & my kids know it!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The First Forest (Hardcover)
This book tells about the first forest and how wonderful and unique all the trees were until some became selfish. The trees were forgiven for their greed but their punishment was that they would lose their leaves every fall and the others would remain green all year.Evergreens are now a constant reminder to us about how hurtful selfishness and greed can be. I love this book
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Seasons Change!,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: The First Forest (Hardcover)
I enjoyed reading The First Forest by John Gile. The illustrations were wonderful and very realistic. I think the author did an excellent job creating a story to explain one of the wonders of nature. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the outdoors and mythological tales.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Read Me,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: The First Forest (Hardcover)
Did you ever wonder why some trees stay green all year round and others lose their leaves? This book tells a wonderful, interesting tale about how the forest was created, how the trees got to be what they are and about how they fought for the sun. It shows us that we need to get along, share, and be kind to one another so that we can all survive and be happy. Bullies are punished, but still are loved and encouraged to improve. This is a great legend filled with colorful illustrations. Please read The First Forest, by John Gile and enjoy
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