A village girl in India inspires the women around her to save their beloved forest.
Pinto introduce a memorable heroine whose love of the earth is sure to be an inspiration to children everywhere..
In their picture book debuts, author Jeannine Atkins and artist Venantius J.
Based on a true event in northern India, Aani and the Tree Huggers presents an enduring message of environmental action.
As the cutters move closer, Aani acts with quiet, instinctive heroism to save not only her special tree, but also the village\'s beloved forest.
But the men are heedless.
The women explain to the cutters that their trees provide the villagers with food and fuel; are home to animals; and prevent erosion.
She alerts the village women, the eldest of whom says the sounds are made by men from the city who have come to cut down the trees.
One day Aani is resting against her favorite Tree when she hears the unfamiliar roar of trucks.
A village girl in India inspires the women around her to save their beloved forest
