Zonia's Rain Forest

Written & illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

A young girl hears a troubled call from the Amazon rainforest. How will she respond?

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40 pages

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In the vibrant Amazon rainforest, Zonia, an Asháninka girl, delights in daily adventures with sloths, anteaters, and jaguars. But one day, the forest's call is troubled. Can Zonia help her beloved home?

From the publisher

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girl’s day of play and adventure in the lush rain forest of Peru.

Zonia’s home is the Amazon rain forest, where it is always green and full of life. Every morning, the rain forest calls to Zonia, and every morning, she answers. She visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater, and runs with the speedy jaguar. But one morning, the rain forest calls to her in a troubled voice. How will Zonia answer?

Acclaimed author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal explores the wonders of the rain forest with Zonia, an Asháninka girl, in her joyful outdoor adventures. The engaging text emphasizes Zonia’s empowering bond with her home, while the illustrations–created on paper made from banana bark–burst with luxuriant greens and delicate details. Illuminating back matter includes a translation of the story in Asháninka, information on the Asháninka community, and resources on the Amazon rain forest and its wildlife.

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