A Tree for Max

To talk about trees Jerry Halberstadt Fri, 03/30/2012 - 00:13

"Because you still listen, because in times like these
to have you listen at all, it's necessary
to talk about trees."— What Kind of Times Are These
By Adrienne Rich. 1929-2012
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/181516#about

Report to the King on Max and His Tree Jerry Halberstadt Sat, 03/10/2012 - 22:32

To: The King of the Trees

A revolution to preserve a world for grandchildren Jerry Halberstadt Tue, 01/31/2012 - 16:50

I read The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin as part of my search for realistic methods to assure a better world for my grandson, a world facing major environmental degradation that imperils the future of society. Solutions are available, the problem is that we deny the reality and we cannot even have a national debate on the issues because of deep divisions and the political control exerted by the very economic forces that are driving the destruction.

The best gift for a child

Submitted by Jerry Halberstadt on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 03:30

It seems natural for a parent or grandparent to give things to a child. But what gifts will have a lasting impact? The most valuable gift may not be a thing, but a relationship, a value, a skill, or an outlook. I try to create books that can help build those valuable gifts.

Like a flock of birds

Submitted by Jerry Halberstadt on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 16:41

Yesterday was the kind of warm sunny day in early December that feels like fall, not winter. Walking with my dog, Keren, past a parochial primary school playground at recess. Kids wrestling, showing off, swooping around in a ball game, chirping and shouting, making playground noises—like a flock of birds. I passed on, down the hill, and then turned back to see what the sudden rise in noise and pitch was all about.

A Tree for Max, a fabulous illustrated book for children Jerry Halberstadt Thu, 09/01/2011 - 13:36

cover image A Tree for Max

“...entertaining, educational & just plain fun”
“...a book which continues to grow along with a child as he/she journeys through life and will bear fruit all along the way.”