A Rainforest Story: The Animals of the Amazon - Hardcover

by Jane Burnard (Author), Kendra Binney (Illustrator)

This beautiful book brings together amazing facts about rainforests, an evocative narrative and breathtaking illustrations.

Explore the vibrant life of the rainforest, from the fierce predators that roam the forest floor to the brightly-colored birds that fly above the trees. Traveling through the seasons, we meet various rainforest creatures as they are born, raise their young, and settle down to hibernate through the hottest months. Learn about the behavior of favorite big cats such as the beautiful jaguar, and beloved animals such as capybaras and sloths. Discover how animals and plants work together to survive and thrive, like the monkeys that go from flower to flower, feeding on nectar and spreading pollen.

Beautiful descriptions of dynamic rainforest creatures are further animated by colorful illustrations that will leave children and adults poring over the pages of this book.

This is a timely book that is sure to stimulate discussion between parent and child about the importance of protecting our planet's ecosystems and habitats. It's an essential purchase for both school libraries and the home. Future titles in the series will focus on the following habitats: savannah, desert, ocean, river, and mountain.

Author Biography

Jane Burnard has worked as a children's books editor for many years, and more recently as a writer, translator, and gardener. Her first children's fiction title is published in 2021. This is her third picture book.

Kendra Binney is a nature-loving painter whose artwork combines pastel washes and resin to beautiful effect. Her work has been published and sold all over the world.