Raven and the Forest Angels

A young boy discovers a powerful connection with Mother Earth, thanks to a group of wise and mystical Forest Angels in Raven and the Forest Angels by Heather H. Roberts. Deep in the mystical Forest around the Cascade Mountains lives a beautiful family of Forest Angels. They live off the land, respect the Earth, and appreciate all the things the planet has to offer. But one day, young Raven, a rough and tough little boy, goes into the woods and begins to mistreat the forest. Much to the Forest Angels’ displeasure, Raven tries to shoot a bird with his slingshot and when he fails, next attempts to carve his name into a living tree. The Forest Angels come into his dreams and begin to educate him, showing him the wonder and magic of plants that can heal and animals that can think, feel, and communicate just the way he does. The more Raven learns, the more attuned to the Earth he becomes.

Roberts based Raven on a real life boy she met at a hippie festival, and she combined her artistic abilities and her love for Mother Earth to craft a book that’s as wise and healing as it is beautiful. Children will love the gorgeous illustrations and the warm story, while their parents will appreciate the gentle ecological message. All things are alive with loving energy, says Roberts, and this playful and poetic book is a great way to teach children an appreciation for all living things and for the planet they live on.