This book was written for the Green Srories, Bright Futures eTwinnning project

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In a quiet valley, hidden between hills covered with dense forests, lives a community of animals with a special mission: to protect the forest. This community is called the Forest Guardians.

The Guardians are five good friends: Luna, a wise owl, Martin, a playful bear, Zizi, a brave squirrel, Rila, a scared but fast rabbit, and Mia, a gentle deer.

Every day, they patrol the forest, check the trees, take care of the baby animals, and collect trash left by careless people.

Each guardian has a well-established role: Luna watches at night and sends signals if any danger arises, Martin moves fallen tree trunks, Zizi jumps from branch to branch to report when something happens, Rila runs to deliver messages, and Mia brings peace and calm where it is needed.

One day, there was a great commotion in the forest. An old and wise tree, the Big Oak, told them:
— Children, I dreamed that people would come with chainsaws and axes to cut down the trees and build a road through the heart of the forest. We must do something!

The guardians gathered and made a plan. They decided to teach people how important the forest is. They collected berries, created small boards from leaves and twigs with messages like: “The forest is our home!”, “Without trees, we have no clean air!”, “We need peace too!”

When people came with machines and tools, they found the forest full of messages, and the animals sat quietly, in a silent gathering. The children who accompanied the adults were the first to understand.
— Mom, Dad, let's not ruin the forest! children's voices were heard.

- Look how beautiful it is! How many creatures live here!
The parents looked around and also felt the beauty of the place. They decided to look for another way and protect the forest.

The forest creatures celebrated all night. The Great Oak blessed them and said:
— You saved the forest with your kindness and courage. You are its true guardians!

Since then, the forest is even more beautiful, and the story of the Guardians is told by the wind, the leaves and the birds to all who know how to listen.