The tale of the Holy Forest let children see their heroes . Lovingly told and enchanting illustrated , this book quickly wins the readers heart. A small cricket puts the animals in the West African forest in fear and terror until .... In western Africa , the forest is considered sacred and the hare is smart. So the cunning hare LIO provides an introduction to the story and makes a connection to nature and the environment from their own doorstep . The river song softly sustained describes the effect of flowing water on our environment. A read- aloud book that does not come as a primer. Scope and sustained tension leave children and adults remain curious and read on. A book for young and old to see, read and love .