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by Ekaterina Goncharova (Illustrator), Philippe Zwick Eby (Author)
It all started in 1979, when one of the usual floods of the Brahmaputra River, one of the longest in Asia, killed hundreds of snakes. Jadav, who was a child at the time, understood that the animals died because they had no shade to shelter in. He decided to fix this. Seed by seed he transplanted trees from nearby areas. Despite doubt from those around him, he managed to create a forest of almost six hundred hectares where birds, deer, rhinos, and elephants now live. A book about plants, animals, humans, and the importance of all working together to conserve our wonderful planet.
Author Biography
Ekaterina Goncharova studied architecture but later became interested in illustration and design. She now works with both traditional and digital materials. Inspired by her extensive travels and knowledge of different cultures, she has made her drawings internationally recognized in children's literature texts.
Philippe Zwick Eby works as a teacher, film director, screenwriter, and artist in San Francisco.
