Children's Conservation Story

My Name Is Neru and
This Is My Forest.

About the Book

Meet Neru — A Baby Gorilla With a Big Story

Deep in the misty mountains of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a curious baby mountain gorilla named Neru is discovering his world for the very first time. Through Neru's eyes, young readers explore the wonders of one of Africa's most extraordinary ecosystems — and learn why it is so important to protect it.

My Name Is Neru and This Is My Forest is a warm, enchanting conservation story written for children aged 4 to 8. It gently introduces the concepts of habitat, family, and why saving our forests matters — told through the eyes of a character children will instantly fall in love with.

Age Range

4 to 8 years

Available In

Canada, USA & UK

Theme

Conservation & Wildlife

Setting

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

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Available in Canada, the USA, and the UK.

A Meaningful Partnership

The Uganda High Commission

I am incredibly proud that the Uganda High Commission has purchased many copies of My Name Is Neru and This Is My Forest to donate directly to schools across Canada.

This partnership means that children across the country will have the opportunity to connect with Uganda's extraordinary wildlife and understand why conservation matters — before they've even had the chance to visit. It is one of the things I am most proud of in my career.

About the Author

Lorraine Simpson

Lorraine Simpson is an award-winning travel expert, television presenter, and CEO of Lorraine Simpson Travels. Named one of the 100 Outstanding Global Innovative Leaders in Tourism for 2026, Lorraine has spent her career connecting people with the world's most extraordinary destinations.

Her deep love for Uganda and its remarkable wildlife inspired her to write My Name Is Neru and This Is My Forest — a story she hopes will inspire the next generation of conservationists and adventurers.

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