111 Trees is an inspiring true story told through illustrations and beautiful writing, about a small village in India and how one persons actions who was raised with the notion of equal rights for all can bring position change to not only to his village but the surrounding environment. I found this book to be important for young children because it discussed topics of equally, education and the concept of echo-feminism which provided more information at the back if the reader needed more information on any other topics that the book covered. Great read!

Very good.
It's really nice to see books of these type being written.
The illustrations are very beautiful will appeal to children.

Also,social issues like gender equality have to be introduced to children in a interesting manner,and this book has rightly done so.

I highly recommend this!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOLDEN STARS!!!

Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC of this book.

My favorite thing about this books was the illustration, it was so beautiful and I love the use of colors, each page it's full of amazing colors.

Another thing that I loved was that this is a real story, I think it's very important to write this kind of stories specially if it's for kids, with this book we see the importance of the gender equality and the environment, and It's amazing that a kid has the opportunity to read about this.

I know it's a children's books but I would like to see more story, I found it very short and also I think it has some difficult words for kids that can be difficult for a kid to catch the general message and can get distracted very fast, because of it.

Inspiring tale of #reforestation #socialchange #genderequality retold to an international audience. This book details how the change took root deep in the desert village devastated by marble mining. Sundar Paliwal, grew up in the village and worked in the marble mines. Although it paid him money, he saw the devastation mining caused around him. Then, his beloved daughter died after a brief illness. As he struggled to come to terms with the loss, he found a way to plant more #trees. Then he convinced everyone to follow him. Slowly the ecosystem recovered, water became abundant, birds and animals returned. Villagers did not have to go hungry anymore. So many wonderful ways to rebuild the lives through nature and trees. Inspiring story for youngsters to join, start, or participate in their own movement. Extensive back pages with interesting information. Great #read #Diversity #Forest #Greenbook..

This is a beautiful picture book that will education young readers about gender inequality and environmental issues in a clear way with delightful illustrations and an engaging narrative. I appreciate the photographs and explanations at the end of the book that tell a fuller and deeper story than the picture book portion presents; this later section is a great way for adults to help their kids continue learning.

„111 Trees“ tells the story of Sundar Paliwal and his native village of Piplantri, where he began the custom of planting 111 trees to celebrate each birth of a girl.
The book is wonderfully illustrated and the story is told well, however it shines in particular because of its background information.

111 Trees is a beautifully illustrated picture book that tells the true story of a small village in India. Sundar grew up in the village and as an adult he becomes the village leader. He is saddened by how the local factory is destroying the land and how the villagers prefer having baby boys to baby girls. He proposes that every time a girl is born that the villagers should plant 111 trees. So, they do and it both improves the local environment and improves how girls are though of.

This is a lovely book about how one person can make a positive change had have a great impact.

A beautifully illustrated book that helps kids to understand other cultures, experiences and the value of women and how this is recognised throughout the world. My only concern was that the mother of the main character died early in the story and this could be difficult for a younger or sensitive audience.

Summary: Growing up in India, Sundar Paliwal watched his mother as she spent hours fetching water, cried over her hungry children, and ultimately died of a snakebite when he was still a child. As an adult, he worked in a marble factory and witnessed the environmental devastation this work caused. When his oldest daughter died, he planted trees in her memory. This gave him the idea to plant 111 trees to honor any girl born in his village. There were celebrations whenever a boy was born, and Sundar believed that girls should be celebrated as well. After winning an election to be head of the village, Sundar put his many ideas into practice, and today, there is plenty of food and water, and girls go to school with boys until they are 18. He continues to plant 111 trees any time a girl is born. Includes five pages of back matter with additional information, photos, and ways kids can help Sundar’s work. 36 pages; grades K-5.

Pros: I’m a huge fan of the CitizenKid books and review them whenever I can (look for another one coming soon). Like others in the series, this one profiles a real person who has made a difference in a part of the world American kids may not know much about. It also empowers kids to see how an ordinary person can do extraordinary things in their community, and gives them ways that kids can contribute.

Cons: I’d like to see a world map in all the CitizenKid books showing where the story takes place.

This juvenile nonfiction picture book shares the story of a man who became a village leader in India and enacted a plan to restore the environment and improve social perceptions of girls by planting 111 trees every time a girl was born in their village. This book covers his backstory, the situations that led to his advocacy, and the effects of the tree-planting program. However, it moves very quickly, skipping past obvious logistical questions, and doesn't cover the operation in as much detail as I would have preferred.

The best part of this book is the photographically illustrated author's note in the back. It explains the program in significantly more detail, answering some of the questions that the main narrative leaves unaddressed, and it also provides additional information about gender inequality and the concept of eco-feminism. I particularly appreciate that in addition to listing more commonly recognized issues, this section also acknowledges the girls who "didn't have the chance to be born at all" because of sex-selective abortion. The author shies away from the language of abortion and refers to parents choosing "not to go ahead with the pregnancy," but I am impressed that she covered this issue at all.

This book is best suited for middle grade readers and older. Even though it is written in a picture book format, it deals with the heavy topics of gender inequity, the death of a parent, the death of a daughter, child marriage, and, in the afterword, sex-selective abortion. I would not choose to share this book with a very young child, but it is a great resource for older children and adults, presenting an interesting, little-known story about one man's creative method for social and environmental renewal.

This is a beautiful nonfiction picture book with some heavy messages about gender inequality and environmental stewardship. I would reccomend it for mature students in junior/intermediate grades.

This book would be a fantastic read aloud for older students (junior/intermediate) and fits with the Science curriculum (sustainability and stewardship, conservation of energy and resources, rocks and minerals) and Socual Studies curriculum.

The preface and jacket are a great introduction to the book. Before reading this I would use them as an introduction to activate prior knowledge (i.e., how a birth is celebrated in their family), and generate questions about what students were wondering and wanting to learn from the text.

The information following the story is great, some is definatily suited more to mature readers.

I was provide with a e-ARC from Net Galley for an honest review.

I loved this story and think children will love that this is a true story. I think stories like this are so important in the climate we live in and can’t wait to share it with my class.

A true story about the magical transformation of an ancient village in India through echo-feminism. It was an interesting story. I enjoyed the vibrant illustrations and the concept of echo-feminism.

This is one book that intrigued me by the title alone due to the fact that I had never heard of a village that celebrated the birth of daughters with tree planting and having been into Guinness as well as Ripley you would have thought to have come upon it at least once.

The story starts off by exploring the life of an Indian boy whose experiences with his mother's troubles touched him especially after the day she dies. From there it goes into a brief telling of him growing up, having his light bulb moment and how the circumstances of his life influenced him to change not only the world around him but to also touch a village.

This story's telling was bland and lackluster to me while I ended up I believe with even more questions since it would mention something briefly before merrily skipping onto the next part. Fortunately there is a nicely heavy portion in the back that gets to know Sundar more, to explain the changes a bit more in detail and to explain what those changes meant to the town. Eco-feminism is what this movement was called and it is the first time that I have heard of such.

If I were to get the book for my own collection it would only be sadly for the latter section with its more informative approach and also its photographs and not for the story.

***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Kids Can Press in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved this book! Sundar Paliwal worked at a marble mining company near his village and saw the devastation this process caused on the surrounding land. He lost his mother at a young age and after losing his daughter he decided that he could make a difference for the women of the village and the land.

I love that Sundar chose to convince (it was hard work) honour the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Not only did this make the villagers celebrate the birth of a daughter but it brought back vegetation to the land.

This book was great and shows us that one person can make a difference.

Wow, '111 Trees' is an amazing book! This children's book tackles complex and difficult issues, like death and gender inequality, but present them simply with a focus on how our individual actions can improve the lives of those around us. I was enthralled by the compassionate way this story is told with the emphasis of ecology and equality in this small Indian village. I absolutely adored this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing this ARC.

The story is short and to the point. It's about Piplantri, a small village in India where the former village head, Sundar Paliwal, decided to plant 111 trees every time a girl child was born. This led to a turn-around in economy, social mentality, gender equality for children, and access to education for all children in the village.

The first part of the book is designed in a traditional children's book way: illustrations and a story appropriate for children. The last few pages are basically the same story, but without illustrations. Not sure why the choice for this approach. However, the book is worth the read. The example Sandur gave to his community and to all those who learnt of his idea is worthy of praise.

A book for both boys and girls, 111 Trees teaches children about the importance of gender equality, eco-feminism, and cultural awareness.

This is an inspiring story about how an individual's actions can bring about great, positive change. The loss of Shyam Sundar Paliwal's mother when he was a young boy and then later, his daughter when he is a father, inspires him to take action against the significant hardship caused by a local marble plant. Paliwal takes action by stating that..

"Every girl born in the village will be welcomed with the planting of 111 trees."

As trees are planted, food becomes more abundant, and engineers help bring back water to the village for the trees and the people.
The illustrations add a beautiful rich layer to the story, which will appeal to readers. This is a wonderful inspirational true story of eco-feminism, that is a great addition to classrooms grades 4-6.

Sundar's story is amazing - losing both his mother and daughter is heartbreaking, but his choice to honour them and all other women is inspiring. An eco-feminist is a fantastic title to describe him.
An inspiring and delightful read.

Childrens Non-fiction. This story is set in a small village of India that is being ravaged environmentally by the local marble plant. This has caused poverty and malnutrition, which disproportionately affects girls. One young man loses his mother at a young age. After he marries and has children, he loses one of his daughters. These two events have given him a heart for women in his village. He decides to run for office, and when he wins he declares that 111 trees should be planted to celebrate the birth of every girl. Boys already had celebrations at their births, but some families actually mourned the birth of a girl as they saw it as a burden on the family. But as the trees are planted, the food becomes more abundant, and engineers help bring back water for the trees and the people. A wonderful inspirational true story of eco-feminism, this story seems most appropriate for older elementary students. It touches on several topics which may be best approached as a class. This could be used to raise awareness of gender inequality and/or ecology, and also how both contribute to poverty.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read a digital ARC.