Zonia's Rain Forest

"A girl who lives in the rain forest begins each day by greeting her animal friends in this exuberant picture book crowned with an environmental message."-- Shelf Awareness

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, as well as resources on the Amazon rain forest and its wildlife.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 04/21/2026
ISBN: 9781536250527
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.81lbs
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 513193 / Zonia's Rain Forest
Reading Level: 2.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5