The Miracle Forest

<p>Winner of the Silver 2025 Nautilus Book Award <strong>The Miracle Forest / El Bosque Milagroso</strong> 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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>Bilingual Excellence</strong>: Presented in English and Spanish fostering language development cultural appreciation and accessibility.</li><li><strong>Educational and Uplifting</strong>: Aligns with themes of sustainability science and community-based environmental solutions.</li><li><strong>Stunning Illustrations</strong>: Vibrant detailed artwork by Alexander Levitas captures the transformation of the land and spirit of the people.</li><li><strong>Classroom Ready</strong>: Complimentary bilingual lesson plans make it a valuable resource for educators and homeschoolers.</li></ul><p></p><p>This powerful story is more than a tale of ecological restoration-it's a call to reimagine what a better world could look like.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for classrooms bilingual households and anyone seeking stories of environmental hope and cross-cultural collaboration.</p>