Zonia's Rain Forest

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girls day of play and adventure in the lush rain forest of Peru. Zonias 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 Ashninka girl, in her joyful outdoor adventures. The engaging text emphasizes Zonias empowering bond with her home, while the illustrationscreated on paper made from banana barkburst with luxuriant greens and delicate details. Illuminating back matter includes a translation of the story in Ashninka, information on the Ashninka community, and resources on the Amazon rain forest and its wildlife.