“An excellent new tale reiterating an old—but still relevant—ecological issue”
A jaguar family must move from its area in the Amazon to a safer part, untouched by human machines, in this plea to save the rainforest.
Inti lives with his mother and sister, Chasca, in the Amazon rainforest. Giving a basic description of life as a jaguar cub through Inti’s voice, Ely (The Peaceable Forest, 2012) spends several pages of this picture book getting readers comfortable with the setting and enjoying the tranquility of the animals. But one day, everything changes with the appearance of “A sky machine! That means danger,” as Inti’s mother explains. Debut illustrator Gendron deftly captures the devastation; in contrast to the lush forest, the cleared land, logging machines, and pipeline are disturbingly out of place. Following their mother, Inti and Chasca deal with a poisoned river, farmland, and nightmares until reaching a safe new home. Although the playfulness in the jaguars’ expressions seems out of place in such a serious context, the details in their fur, the biodiversity of the landscape, and the beautiful colors make the gorgeous images worth returning to. A partial map of South America shows some of the rainforest’s vibrant residents, and a list of featured animals with short descriptions provides the audience with a delightful seek-and-find game to play.
An excellent new tale reiterating an old—but still relevant—ecological issue.
—Kirkus Reviews
Read More“A beautifully illustrated, colorful children’s picture book about survival, and love between a mama and her cubs”
The Jaguar’s Story by Kosa Ely is a beautifully illustrated, colorful children’s picture book about survival, and love between a mama and her cubs. Breathe in, embrace, and enjoy the colorful illustrations by Radhe Gendron as you explore the jaguar’s world. Children will enjoy not only reading about jaguars, but will enjoy looking at the art over and over again. The added bonus of information about Amazonian trees, flowers, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and insects is such a great treat, especially for those of us that love nature.
—Vernita Naylor for Readers’ Favorite, 5 stars
“A perfect introduction to the wonders of the Amazon rainforest for children of all ages”
The Jaguar’s Story is an enchanting tale about a very serious subject. This book is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the Amazon rainforest for children of all ages. I’ll be seeing these adorable jaguar cubs in my dreams. —Tina Payne, Performing Artist
Read More“A mother jaguar leads her cubs on a perilous journey to safety…”
A mother jaguar leads her cubs on a perilous journey to safety from the dangers of their shrinking habitat. On the way to their new faraway home, the playful cubs witness the destruction of their natural environment and learn skills of survival. A sigh of relief is felt when they succeed in finding their promised land, but will it be safe for long?
—David Shapiro, Screenwriter and Film Producer
“What a gorgeous way to educate children”
What a gorgeous way to educate children and bring awareness to all of us about the importance of jaguars and their habitat. The story is engaging, the art stunning, and the message long overdue. Every home, school, and library ought to have this lovely book in their collection. —Diamantina Navarro, Librarian
Read More“I really like the story and the illustrations are captivating”
I really like the story and the illustrations are captivating. It brings you into the jaguars’ world; their adventure becomes your adventure and relays important information along the way. —Carol Conroy, Children’s Librarian
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