On This Beautiful Island

On This Beautiful Island follows the story of a young Taíno boy and his pet parrot on the island of Puerto Rico 500 years ago. It is a heart-warming lesson in appreciating nature and the importance of protecting the environment told through poetic descriptions of the rain forest, beach, and mountains. Sparkling and colorful illustrations reinforce the teachings of the ancient Taíno culture and the philosophy by which they guided their lives.

 

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