If asked to name a book that has been truly influential in terms of endangered species awareness and basic ecological enlightenment, I'd probably answer ...
Scoff if you want. Call me simple. I stand by my selection.
Sometimes the most complex messages are best conveyed in rhyme (or at least in plain language). And, hey, who better to absorb the message than kids? After all, they carry the torch of our planet's future.
If you're on the same page, you might also enjoy other books on my reading list: