Piece of Jungle

by Sarah Weeks, Suzanne Duranceau (Illustrator)

Award-winning author, singer, and songwriter Sarah Weeks has been reunited with artist Suzanne Duranceau for another remarkable collaboration

"Piece of Jungle" is a tribute to all living things.The lush illustrations, rhythmic text, and accompanying audio tape of the song sung by Ms. Weeks serve as the guide through this exotic terrain. Discover the homes of many creatures and the importance of every part of this landscape, for a piece of jungle is home to us all.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 1999

About the author

Sarah Weeks has been writing children's books and songs for the past twenty years. She is a graduate of Hampshire College and NYU and recently became an adjunct faculty member in the prestigious Writing Program at the New School University, in New York City.

Her first YA novel, So B. It, which appeared on the LA Times bestseller list was chosen as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and received the 2004 Parent's Choice Gold Award. In addition to being an author, Sarah is an accomplished singer/songwriter. She has written for television, stage and screen and a number of her picture books include songs which she both writes and sings for the accompanying CDs. Sarah's titles have sold well over a million copies, including several foreign editions.

Sarah is a tireless promoter, visiting schools throughout the country, serving as author-in-residence and speaking to teachers and librarians at national conferences including IRA, ALA and NCTE. She lives in New York City with her two teenage sons.

Reviews

[Ariell]

Love the art work in this book.

[Elizabeth]

This subtle and sweet poem enlists respect for all of the inhabitants of the jungle including humans. This book would serve well as a kickoff to a rainforest unit.