Margarito's Forest English-K'Iche

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Margarito's Forest beautifully intertwines Maya culture and environmental wisdom through the story of Don Margarito, who, after being displaced from his ancestral land in Guatemala, dedicates his life to planting trees. This bilingual book, illustrated with vibrant depictions of Maya children learning to nurture the forest, addresses the urgent themes of climate change and ecological responsibility. It includes educational elements such as study questions for adults and an introduction to the Maya numbering system, enriching children's understanding of both their heritage and global issues.