About the Book
In a culture where environmental conscience is neither common, nor highly regarded, it takes a concerted effort to convince a people of the importance of conservation. Meant to help Zanzibari children develop this concern for the natural world, Kima Punju puts the reader inside a troop of Zanzibar's most recognizable animal, the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey.
The immediate friendship of Juma leads the young reader through a gentle and optimistic introduction to conservation thought and forms a much needed bond between a child and the world in which he or she lives.
With almost all significant populations living in Zanzibar's only national park, Jozani Forest, the colobus has become a symbol for conservation efforts across the archipelago. Join Juma the monkey as he explores his world and voices his concern for his forest home.
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