Zonia's Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal

Zonia's Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal

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.

Juana Martinez-Neal is an illustrator of children's books, notably La Princesa and the Pea, which won the Pura Belpre Prize. Alma and How She Received Her Name, which was won the Caldecott Honor in 2018, was her first book. Juana grew raised in Lima, Peru, surrounded by great meals served by her mother and amazing paintings created by her father and grandfather. She now resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she eats, paints, and spends her time with her wonderful children.

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ISBN 13	9781536208450
ISBN 10	1536208450
Title	Zonia's Rain Forest
Author	Juana Martinez-Neal
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Year published	2021-03-30
Number of pages	40
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.