Banyan Benevolence: In the Heart of the Village

Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

In The Heart of the Village Author: Barbara Bash
Illustrator: Barbara Bash
Published: 2002 Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1578050804

Welcoming illustrations and stirring text exalt the gifts of an Indian banyan tree while gently tossing us on waves of darkness, golds, laughter, peace and chatter.

You can read more about banyan trees here.

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Comment by RaeAnne Thompson

December 4, 2007 @ 9:37 pm

Wow! I would love to share this book with the students I work with. It would be great to show pictures of Banyan trees in Angkor Wat in Southeast Asia and how their roots grow up into the air. A Banyan tree is so powerful, with its size and beauty. There is something awe inspiring about a Banyan tree that would get students interested about the topic. Hindu traders that use to rest or conduct business under the tree provides a great historical context. Great find!

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