Cassan Kimani

A forest that needs saving. Kito's Kenyan rainforest is dying. The monkeys have vanished. The rivers run low. And the grown-ups have forgotten how to listen. Enter Mama Amani—his grandmother, the village's last forest guardian. She gives Kito an ancient kalimba and teaches him the Song of Connection. But songs aren't enough. To save the trees, Kito must find the courage to stand before his entire village and sing the truth. A powerful chapter book for ages 6–9 about environmental stewardship, female leadership, and the bravery to speak up. Features a scientific field guide, 7 kid-friendly conservation tips, and authentic Swahili language woven throughout. "The forest whispers its secrets to those who listen. And Kito would listen forever."