Description: "Did you know that baby raccoons are smaller than a bar of soap? Or that salmon smell using little pits in the front of their eyes? Curious Kids Nature Guide is filled with full-color illustrations and fun facts about the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, encouraging kids to discover and explore nature in their own backyards and beyond. Organized by habitat--forest, beach, fresh water, and backyards and urban parks--this book will teach kids about some of the most intriguing flora, fauna, and natural phenomena of the region while also sharing ecological lessons."--
Review Quotes: A PNBA Bestseller!
"This beautiful field guide with winsome scientific illustrations encourages kids to get outside and experience nature with all of their senses."--Booklist "A fine primer for children and families ready to explore Cascadia's extraordinary habitats."
--Kirkus Reviews "Encourage outdoor exploration and provide a summer teaching moment -- without your kids even knowing it. Area resident Fiona Cohen's descriptions of the flora and fauna are short, clear and fun, with lots of kids-friendly facts that will stick in their brains (and yours)."
--Seattle Times "Curious Kids Nature Guide explores the wonders of our Pacific Northwest playground with fun facts and illustrations that will have little adventurers itching to get outdoors." --Seattle Magazine "If you have a little kid with big curiosity...about the amazing array of critters and plants sharing our lush NW environment, [this book] will likely provide answers to his or her questions and spark many more."
--Seattle's Child "Older kids who love spouting off animal facts will be all about this beautifully illustrated exploration of Pacific Northwest nature."
--Seattle Met Magazine "Children who love the outdoors will appreciate this new book, which introduces our region's flora and fauna with simple, easy-to-follow text and meticulous line drawings."
--Portland Oregonian "This book is a great complement to adventuring families."
--PDX Parent "[This book will] help our kids learn more about our incredible area, while developing their love of learning."
--Northwest Healthy Mama "There is so much that my children are going to learn, and I couldn't be more excited. I recommend this nature book for any Pacific Northwest family."
--Brought to You By Mom
"I love how the book provides different layers to learning, which is part of its broad age appeal. I enjoyed reading it as much as my daughter did."
--Special Needs Travel Mom "Not only is there a beautifully illustrated picture guide available for the kids (and me!) but then there is 1+ paragraph about each amazing creature with great details."
--Long Wait for Isabella "Delightful... Cohen has given just enough information to intrigue the curious to look more closely, more often at the big wild world around us."
--Books 'n' Bytes "Also boasting a PNW connection, this title nevertheless holds value for any fans and students of nature."
--Bird's Books