Based on true events in northern India, this is the story of a little girl's bravery. One day, Aani hears the roaring of the tree cutters. Hoping to get the workers to put down their saws and hatchets, Aani and the village women explain that the trees provide food, fuel, and homes for animals, but to no avail. Finally, Aani wraps her body around one of the trees, with surprising results. Distinctive color illustrations, inspired by Indian miniature painting, accompany the moving story.
本書講述的是發生在印度的小故事，小村莊里的人們過著恬靜的生活，樹木像他們的朋友一樣，給他們帶來一片陰涼和清爽。一天，村子里開進來了一輛卡車，車里下來的幾個壯漢手里揮舞著鋒利的斧頭，他們企圖把這一片森林變成禿地。但是Aani以及所有的村民都極力阻難，最后卡車終于開離了村莊。

工業文明的爪牙正在伸向寧靜的小村莊，我們難道不應該保存這一片凈土嗎？

人與自然能夠和諧相處嗎？人類文明到底帶來了什么？