By Dawn Casey (author) , Domenique Serfontein (illustrator)
"Fascinating facts meet superb storytelling in this beautiful picture book that celebrates nature and inspires conservational behaviour."
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December 2022 Book of the Month
Given that the youngest nature-loving children are aware of the troubled state of planet Earth and its wildlife residents, Dawn Casey’s Happy Stories for Nature Lovers picture book presents a perfectly-pitched feast of information, inspiration and hope. Coupled with Domenique Serfontein’s beautiful illustrations, this is children’s narrative non-fiction at its most joyous — a dazzling blend of story-telling and environmental info, with a helpful “What you can do” checklist rounding things off.
Set in the context of the connectedness of nature, and how many people around the world feel a love of nature “in their bellies, their bodies and their bones”, Casey explains that many people are also “giving their time, creativity and care to make a more beautiful, healthy, peaceful world.”
Among the stories of hope shared in the book, we read of Anna and her creation of The Children’s Forest, and how a depleted population of humpback whales has been brought back from the brink in the South Atlantic. We discover how the International Dark Skies Association is helping green turtles, how red kites have been restored to England and Wales, and how tiger numbers are on the rise in India.
Written in lucid, poetic style, Happy Stories for Nature Lovers is a must-have for young lovers of nature and wildlife.
This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back!
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From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our precious planet.
Many children and young people are very worried about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news.
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering ecological successes such as: The removal of dams on the Rogue River, Oregon restored the wild salmon habitats, Humpback whale numbers are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans, The story of the Children's Forest, an project in England encouraging children to reforest their local areas.
What You Can Do at the back of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help change the world, with information on wellbeing, looking after your space, working together, using your voice, buying less stuff and where our stuff comes from!
The sweet and uplifting narrative retellings of these positive stories make the perfect bedtime read for eco-anxious kids, and provide parents with concrete examples to assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future.
Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the living world.
Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they will be sold.
A cheerful compendium of environmental stories that offer hope, from the return of grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park to growing tiger numbers in Nepal. Published with information on what readers can do to help protect the planet. - The Bookseller
Dawn Casey' s work is inspired by her deep love of nature, her respect for the tales of old, and her delight in the wonder of the world. Her collection The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales won the Gold Nautilus Award for books that 'support conscious living, green values, spiritual growth and positive social change.' Dawn lives with her family, on the South Downs of Sussex.
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This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our precious planet.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Happy Stories for Nature Lovers and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Star Books, The Natural World, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Happy Stories for Nature Lovers was written by Dawn Casey and published by Ivy Kids an imprint of The Ivy Press
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers has 32 pages
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