Author: Jeannine Atkins
Illustrator: Venantius J. Pinto
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Publish Date: April 1, 2000
Summary: Aani bravely participates in the Chipko Andolan, or "Hug the Tree Movement" in her home town in India. She and the other women in town wrap their arms around the trees in order to keep developers from cutting them down. This is based on a true story from the 1970s in India.
Source: www.arbookfind.com
AR Reading points: .05
Grade Level: K-3
Awards: Children's Book Award, Smithsonian's Notable Book
Life Connections:
- Standing up for something without a voice
- The importance in nature
- History
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