The Jungle Crew: The Secret of the Garden
The jungle crew’s adventures in the big city continue as they encounter new acquaintances in the busy city streets!
In the second book about the group of jungle refugees, the characters adapt to a new life in the city. Zebra is at school and Mama Hen has an interesting job, only poor Giraffe feels out of place. While struggling to find his place, Giraffe tries different things as he ponders what could be his speciality. When a fruit thief strikes in the jungle crew’s thriving garden, Giraffe is set to catch the evildoer. During the chase, Giraffe realizes that learning new things is a struggle but also extremely fun. And sometimes the solutions to secrets are right in front of you, as long as you know where to look.
Each page is if filled with stunning illustrations that bring to life all the wonders and quirkiness of the jungle citizens who make their way in a new neighbourhood. The current pressing themes of climate change and migration are charmingly depicted in the voice of jungle animals in this captivatingly colourful sequel of Johanna Lumme’s timely picture book series.
Animation credit: Johanna Lumme
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Year of publication
2020
Original title
Viidakon väki ja puutarhan salaisuus
Page count
40
Original publisher
Otava
Original language of publication
Finnish
Reviews
Heli Virtanen, Maaseudun tulevaisuus newspaper
"Could there be a lovelier children's book than this! The detailed rich illustrations are Scarry-like but with Lumme's very own signature style."
Lukulaituri - Reading Project
"Lushly colourful and at the same time cute, delicate and fast-paced illustrations with plenty of movement and details to discover and admire."