Little Wangari and her friends grow up in the beautiful majestic forests at the foothills of Mt. Kenya. Their days are filled with laughter, sunshine and play. Suddenly, their days turn gloomy and little Wangari has to be brave. Can she make a change?

This book is based on the life story of Wangari Maathai, the heroine we all love and respect. She was the first black African woman to be awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in women empowerment, environmental protection and planting 40 million trees!

She remains an inspiration and a role model to little boys and girls all over the world.