Eco Girl

One little girl’s bond with the Baobab trees in her local forest shows how even young children can help to look after trees.

Can you love and care for your Baobab tree so it grows big and healthy like Dad’s tree?” asks Grandma. And Eve says, “YES, I CAN!”

Eve loves all the trees in the forest near her home. She feels their magic, but her favourite is the Baobab tree. If only she could talk to the trees! Then, on a birthday visit to Grandma, deep in the forest, Eve gets a magical surprise. What could it be? It’s something that Eve must take care of, something that will connect her for ever with the forest she loves. Happy birthday, Eco Girl!

An inspirational and heart-warming book for younger children that shows the importance of looking after the trees in our world.

"Heart-warming and inspiring, this is a lovely demonstration of the importance of planting and nurturing trees wherever you live in the world."

"This warmly colourful picture book perfectly evokes the ties between humanity and wild nature."

"A child, Eve, learns what it takes to grow a baobab tree, and joins her family’s tradition of nurturing their local forest. With warmth, painterly images and some fascinating tree facts at the back."

"EcoGirl is a positive and informative conservation-themed picture book story with lyrical text that highlights the magnificent Baobab trees and the importance of planting trees, protecting the landscape and combating climate change in Africa. A cracking follow-up to the bestselling 'Astro Girl'. Ideal for reading and discussing in EYFS and KS1."

"A beautiful celebration of biodiversity, nature and nurture with a glorious sense of place. The symbolism of the Baobab Tree and the bond of Eve with her grandmother is joyful, as we are shown the miracle of planting and how it renews life. Vibrant illustrations add to the text."

Ken Wilson-Max, author and illustrator, was born in Zimbabwe. He came to the UK to study design and ended up working in children's publishing. His first book was published in 1993 and since then there have been over 70, with a string of national and international awards. Ken launched Chicken Newspaper for Children in 2014 and runs his own children's publishing company, Alanna Max. He lives in London.

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