This book won the 2013 White Raven Award. Mario Benedetti, a prominent Latin American writer, created a wonderful story about the secret life of trees and the delicate communication established between nature and humans. The forest is peaceful, gently treating the birds that come and go, and the trees are so strong that they can withstand storms. The language of trees is silent; they also silently observe the subtle relationship between humans and birds—a relationship that is both harmonious and yet lacks communication, prompting deep reflection. The illustrations in the book are full of ink-wash style, with exaggerated shapes that are both cute and dynamic. Various creative techniques such as collage and blow painting make the entire book unique.
