Zonia's Rain Forest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536208450)

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 Ash ninka 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 Ash ninka, information on the Ash ninka community, and resources on the Amazon rain forest and its wildlife.

Author: Juana Martinez-Neal
ISBN-10: 1536208450
ISBN-13: 9781536208450
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.80h x 9.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513193 / Zonia's Rain Forest


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2021 pg. 66
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2021
School Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 62
Foreword 02/26/2021
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2021
Shelf Awareness 04/06/2021