Living Bridges - The Hidden World of India's Woven Trees

A child learns how to care for and weave the roots of the living tree bridges in his village in India in this narrative nonfiction story perfect for fans of We Are Water Protectors and The Tree Lady.

About the author

Sandhya Acharya grew up in India and now lives in California, with her husband and two sons. After working as a finance professional for many years, she traded spreadsheets for words. When not writing, she’s training for the next marathon, climbing a mountain, learning a form of Indian classical dance, or volunteering. She can be reached at SandhyaAcharya.com.Avani Dwivedi is an author and illustrator of picture books including her debut, My Bollywood Dream. A graduate of Maryland Institute College of Arts, Avani grew up in Navi Mumbai, India, and later moved to the states to pursue her passion of becoming an artist. Even when away from home, she held on to her most precious gems—memories of her sweet childhood, the lived experience of being a South-Asian woman, and her love for creating whimsical art. Currently, she lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Summary

A child learns how to care for and weave the roots of the living tree bridges in his village in India in this narrative nonfiction story perfect for fans of We Are Water Protectors and The Tree Lady.

Product details

• Authors: Sandhya Acharya
• Assisted by: Avani Dwivedi (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9781665950299
• ISBN: 978-1-6659-5029-9
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 279 mm x 216 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 424 g
• Illustrations: f-c digital, coated stock (jkt spfx: spot gloss, emboss)
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Jungle Animals, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Recycling & Green Living, India, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Children’s picture books, Picture books