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.
本书讲述的是发生在印度的小故事，小村庄里的人们过着恬静的生活，树木像他们的朋友一样，给他们带来一片阴凉和清爽。一天，村子里开进来了一辆卡车，车里下来的几个壮汉手里挥舞着锋利的斧头，他们企图把这一片森林变成秃地。但是Aani以及所有的村民都极力阻难，最后卡车终于开离了村庄。

工业文明的爪牙正在伸向宁静的小村庄，我们难道不应该保存这一片净土吗？

人与自然能够和谐相处吗？人类文明到底带来了什么？