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🌿 Real Amazon science told through fables your students and children will love.

Fables of the Amazon is a unique collection of 11 short comic-strip stories, each based on original ecological research in the Amazon rainforest. In the tradition of La Fontaine’s fables, every story conveys a clear lesson in ecology, conservation, or morals — presented with humor and vivid illustrations.

⭐ “Fables of the Amazon delivers important forest lessons, animal facts, and moral tales through humorous stories and vivid images that will broaden children's minds to the unique world of the Amazon.” — Readers’ Favorite

Why this book belongs on every shelf:

• ✍️ Scientifically grounded — created by Smithsonian scientist Dr. Louise Emmons and conservation biologist Alan Hesse, drawing on decades of field research.

• 🎨 Accessible format — short, 1–2 page comic fables keep readers engaged.

• 📚 Educational value — introduces children ages 8–12 to rainforest ecology, wildlife, and conservation ethics.

• 🏫 Classroom-ready — perfect as a teaching resource for science, ecology, and geography lessons.

• 🎁 Giftable — a beautiful full-color paperback for nature-loving families.

More than just a storybook, Fables of the Amazon is a child-friendly introduction to rainforest science and conservation, presented in a way that sparks curiosity and discussion.

👉 Add it to your classroom, library, or home collection — and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards today.

Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan's work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational graphic novels full of quirky, comic humour and fun action that also bear a message about how everyone can help preserve Nature. He is the author and illustrator of five non-fiction graphic novels for middle grade children, among which his main ongoing focus is the Captain Polo series about climate change. Alan is also the author of 3 climate change-themed picture books for children within the 6-8 age range.