The Adventures of Rukas the Nature Boy: Rukas meets his Best Friend Horsey

The Adventures of Rukas the Nature Boy

This is the story of Rukas the Nature Boy. He is a little boy is fascinated by science, always dreams of exploring the natural world. His home is in a mini forest where he can explore Nature, climb trees, watch birds, butterflies, bats, insects, trees, lizards, snakes, look at the stars and the moon. He is special because he is animated with the spirit of Nature. To his wonderful surprise, he finds out that he can understand what animals are saying when he truly listens to them. He makes two best friends and the three go on their adventures.

Episode 1 Rukas meets his Best Friend Horse
One day he hears animal sounds that he has never heard before. Down the hill and trail he goes, following those sounds to a neighbor’s stable of horses. Because he is friendly, curious and always eager to learn new things, he befriends Cazzaroo, the neighbor’s Spanish horse. Cazzaroo becomes his best friend Horsey and their friendship leads to many more adventures for Rukas.

Episode 2 Rukas meets his Best Friend Bird
One other beautiful day, while Rukas lazily swings on a hammock, a blue Yamasemi bird frantically screeches for help. Rufus, the blue Yamasemi bird, surprises Rukas. Birds talk to Rukas and Rukas can talk to birds too! Rukas runs to help Rufus save the trees where birds made their nests. Rufus becomes Rukas best Bird friends.

Episode 3 Rukas learns to Ride
Rukas visits Cazzaroo who thrills him with his riding action. Cazzaroo asks Rukas to to sit on his back and learn to ride. Cazzaroo does big and small circles around the paddock and teaches Rukas how to ride . Rukas is delighted to look around and see the world from on top of a horse. Cazzaroo even invites Rufus to join Rukas The three best buddies have a lot of fun.

Episode 4 Rukas & Friends go on an Adventure
Rukas, Cazzaroo and Rufus think up a wonderful idea. They go on a trail ride and picnic, their own adventure as three best friends. Cazzaroo, Rukas riding on Cazzaroo’s back, and Rufus perched on Rukas’ shoulders, walk through the woods, through a bamboo grove,and finally to a sparkling river. There by the river side, they share stories. They happily talk about their favourite food and treats.

This story book series is a bilingual book in English and Japanese