Living Bridges: The Hidden World of India’s Woven Trees

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A 2026 South Asia Book Awards Honor Book
A boy learns how to care for and weave the roots of the living tree bridges in his village in India in this narrative nonfiction picture book that “offers young readers insight into a positive way to sustain the environment” (School Library Journal, starred review).
In the mountains of Meghalaya, India, a living bridge stands tall, connecting the land and its people with the interwoven roots of tall, wide ficus trees. The bridge is called Jingkieng Jri, and it’s alive. A little boy can’t wait to learn to weave the roots together just like the generations before him.
But when he notices litter on the bridge and scars on the roots from people stealing sap, he knows Jinkieng Jri doesn’t just need shaping, it needs love. By rallying his community and even visiting tourists, the boy protects the living bridge and shares his message of care.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beach Lane Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1665950293
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665950299
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 9 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #731,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #447 in Children’s Forest & Tree Books (Books) #727 in Children’s Asia Books #731 in Children’s Recycling & Green Living Books
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