Neko and the Heart of the Jungle / Neko e il cuore della giungla  / Neko y el corazón de la selva  / Neko ve Ormanın Kalbi   /   Neko i serce dżungli

Discover a magical, award-worthy illustrated fable that teaches children the wisdom of nature, the beauty of cultural diversity, and the power of inner growth.

Neko and the Heart of the Jungle is a poetic, visually rich children’s book that follows Neko — a curious young cat who becomes lost in the Amazon rainforest and embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Guided by jungle spirits, ancestral stories, and the voices of the forest, Neko learns essential life lessons about empathy, resilience, and harmony with the Earth.

Rooted in the ancestral worldview of the Shuar people of Ecuador, this deeply symbolic tale weaves together emotional intelligence, environmental awareness, and cultural appreciation — making it more than just a storybook, but a gateway to mindfulness, reflection, and respectful connection with the natural world.

Key Features:

• Captivating illustrations that bring the Amazon to life

• Educational themes aligned with classroom values: ecology, ethics, and intercultural learning

• Cultural diversity inspired by Shuar spiritual traditions, community rituals, and forest wisdom

• Symbolic storytelling with metaphors like the Nuna Stone (memory), the blue butterfly (intuition), and jungle spirits as guides

• Pedagogical resources including self-reflection activities, creative exercises, and the CAM Learning Model

• Bilingual-friendly, ideal for English and Spanish learners

• Perfect for ages 7–13, parents, educators, and classrooms

Whether you’re a parent seeking meaningful stories, a teacher exploring cultural inclusion, or a child drawn to the wonders of the wild — Neko and the Heart of the Jungle is a journey your heart will never forget.

Keywords:

children's jungle book, Amazon rainforest story, SEL for kids, emotional intelligence children's book, cultural diversity for classrooms, Shuar-inspired fable, indigenous wisdom book, self-discovery story for kids, bilingual children's book, environmental education, Neko the explorer, jungle spirits, symbolic children's literature