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by Ellen Dee Davidson (Author), Carolan Raleigh-Halsing (Illustrator), Mariela Paz Cacere (Translator)
Winner of the Silver 2025 Nautilus Book Award, The Miracle Forest / El Bosque Milagroso is a bilingual children's book that tells the inspiring true story of how one man and a dedicated community turned a barren savanna in Colombia into a thriving rainforest.
Ideal for readers ages 8-12, this nonfiction picture book follows Paolo Lugari and the Gaviotas community in the Colombian Llanos as they reimagine what's possible through innovation, perseverance, and a deep respect for the environment. Their journey is a beacon of hope for climate resilience and collective action.
Key Features:
- Bilingual Excellence: Presented in English and Spanish, fostering language development, cultural appreciation, and accessibility.
- Educational and Uplifting: Aligns with themes of sustainability, science, and community-based environmental solutions.
- Stunning Illustrations: Vibrant, detailed artwork by Alexander Levitas captures the transformation of the land and spirit of the people.
- Classroom Ready: Complimentary bilingual lesson plans make it a valuable resource for educators and homeschoolers.
This powerful story is more than a tale of ecological restoration-it's a call to reimagine what a better world could look like.
Perfect for classrooms, bilingual households, and anyone seeking stories of environmental hope and cross-cultural collaboration.
