A lion cub's roar frightens away other colorful animals, from one red monkey to eight brown gazelles, that he wants to come play with him-- until he encounters nine other lion cubs.
Twelve-year-old Casey is unhappy about being sent on a trip to Kenya with his wacky Aunt Elaine, until he encounters fascinating customs, endangered animals, and wild adventures.
Discusses through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in forests or jungles, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it.
When Monkey proclaims that it is his birthday, all the other jungle animals protest, claiming instead that it is Earth Day and telling Monkey what he should do to honor this special day.