Hidden Wisdom of Animals Surprising Things We Can Learn From Nature
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Kate Siber, author of the award-winning bestseller National Parks of the USA, is a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. She has tried her hand at almost every adventure activity going, and covers the world’s wild and remote places as well as environmental and social issues. Her writing has been featured in many publications, including National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men’s Journal and The New York Times.Kaitlynn Copithorne is a visual artist whose work explores the connection between nature, folklore and magic. She illustrates for music festivals, magazines and public art collections and lives in Calgary, Canada.
Hidden Wisdom of Animals Surprising Things We Can Learn From Nature
<p>“Despite the sprawl of information she’s offering, Siber neatly extends the idea of seeking and applying the wisdom of humans as well as animals in service of working with and caring for others.”</p>
School Library Journal
<p>“The Hidden Wisdom of Animals explores how tuning in to the wild can teach us to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what it means to be human.”</p>
Outside Magazine
<p>“<i>The Hidden Wisdom of Animals</i> [is] a lavishly illustrated tome that asks what we can learn from the animals all around us.”</p>
Adventure Journal
Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies.
The book’s stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colourful pages, explore how:
- Owls listen deeply
- Jellyfish go with the flow
- Ants create great communities
- Squirrels plan ahead
- Fireflies shine from within
- And much more
Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, inspire and encourage us in our own lives.
Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.
The Hidden Wisdom of Animals connects us to the wonder and magic of animals that can live beneath our very noses – even in the heart of busy towns and cities – while learning about their inspiring behaviours.
Unique proposal and treatment of a favourite children's topic. High quality non-fiction content from Kate Siber, bestselling children's author and freelance writer on the topics of science, nature and wellbeing.
<p>“Despite the sprawl of information she’s offering, Siber neatly extends the idea of seeking and applying the wisdom of humans as well as animals in service of working with and caring for others.”</p>
School Library Journal
<p>“The Hidden Wisdom of Animals explores how tuning in to the wild can teach us to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what it means to be human.”</p>
Outside Magazine
<p>“<i>The Hidden Wisdom of Animals</i> [is] a lavishly illustrated tome that asks what we can learn from the animals all around us.”</p>
Adventure Journal
Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies.
The book’s stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colourful pages, explore how:
- Owls listen deeply
- Jellyfish go with the flow
- Ants create great communities
- Squirrels plan ahead
- Fireflies shine from within
- And much more
Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, inspire and encourage us in our own lives.
Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.
The Hidden Wisdom of Animals connects us to the wonder and magic of animals that can live beneath our very noses – even in the heart of busy towns and cities – while learning about their inspiring behaviours.
Unique proposal and treatment of a favourite children's topic. High quality non-fiction content from Kate Siber, bestselling children's author and freelance writer on the topics of science, nature and wellbeing.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Kate Siber, author of the award-winning bestseller National Parks of the USA, is a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. She has tried her hand at almost every adventure activity going, and covers the world’s wild and remote places as well as environmental and social issues. Her writing has been featured in many publications, including National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men’s Journal and The New York Times.Kaitlynn Copithorne is a visual artist whose work explores the connection between nature, folklore and magic. She illustrates for music festivals, magazines and public art collections and lives in Calgary, Canada.