Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Focusing on the role of prairie dogs as a keystone species, this book tells the connected histories of the North American grassland prairies and current efforts to preserve and recover the Janos grasslands in northern Mexico.
Brief description:
Cindy Trumbore has been involved with young people's literature for most of her career. A former editor in children's book publishing, she now writes children's books, edits books for classrooms, and teaches writing. She has collaborated with her friend Susan L. Roth on several award-winning titles, including Parrots Over Puerto Rico, which won the Robert F. Sibert Medal for Nonfiction; The Mangrove Tree; Prairie Dog Song, and most recently Butterfly for a King. She lives with her husband in Delaware. You can visit her online at cindykane.net.
Review Quotes:
* "[T]he entire book is a worthy work of science-and-arts integration. An inspiration." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "This heartening success story is entertaining to sing along to and a valuable, beautiful resource." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"[I]n an inspiring environmental comeback story." -- Publishers Weekly
"A combination of simple verse and detailed context makes this well suited for children of various reading levels." -- Booklist
Best Books - Kirkus Reviews
Capitol Choices
Green Prize for Sustainable Literature - Santa Monica Public Library
Junior Library Guild Selection
William Allen White Children's Book Award - Emporia State University
