Cheetahs Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan

Cheetahs Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan

A lyrical story of animal repopulation and hope in India. Cheetahs used to roam India’s grasslands and jungles, but as farms expanded and cities grew, India’s cheetah population dwindled . . . to nothing. Seventy years later, hope—and cheetahs—returned to the Indian subcontinent. From a coalition of cheetahs sent from Africa, Aasha and Pavan are chosen as the first cheetahs to repopulate the land. Will they survive in their new home? Will they thrive? Will India finally see a return of their beloved cheetahs?
Kate Rietema is the author of two additional children’s books and is passionate about bringing exciting nonfiction to young readers. She lives with her family in Allegan, Michigan.

Ash Roy is an illustrator with a penchant for telling stories about people, animals, and whimsical creatures enjoying warm, dreamy moments. Their work draws inspiration from folklore, the history of fairy tales, and the wonders of the natural world. They seek to create work that spreads knowledge and inspires curiosity about the world we live in.