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

 

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

 

info

  • 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."

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