La Selva de Zonia

Explora las maravillas de la Amazona con Zonia, una nia ashninka, cuyas alegres aventuras en la selva se interrumpen un da por un misterioso y desconcertante descubrimiento.

La selva es el hogar de Zonia. Es su jardn y su patio, su vecindario y su parque. Cada maana, la selva llama a Zonia. Cada maana, ella responde: le dice "hola" a la familia de perezosos, saluda al oso hormiguero, da una carrera con el veloz jaguar...

Una maana, la selva llama a Zonia con una voz diferente, una voz de preocupacin. Esta es la historia de esa inesperada maana.

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