"No matter whether it's day or night, it's always a good time for a
story. And the very best stories you'll ever hear - are true. They're
unfolding right now, in nature all around."
The newest addition to the joyful Happy Stories series, this
cheerful compendium of true tales explores animal stories
around the world.
From incredible conservation efforts to wholesome community
projects, readers will pore over stories of people coming together
to understand and protect a variety of amazing animals who
share our precious planet.
This anthology is a warming reminder of the good things happening in
the world of animal conservation. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by
bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Animal Loversprovides some
light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help animals
thrive.
The stories are told in a narrative style, and each focus on the
positive initiatives in action and the happy results - leaving
readers uplifted and glad of this magnificent planet and the
amazing animals friends we share it with.
Stories include:
- The Wildebeest Wander - the story of the yearly wildebeest
migration and the efforts of the Maasai community to create a wildlife
corridor.
- The Jungle Jewel - the story of the rare Javan rhino and the
rangers who watch over and protect it.
- Flying Back From Extinction - the tale of the reintroduction of
the Northern Bald Ibis to Europe and the human 'foster mothers' who
help rear these rare chicks.
- Disco in the Deep - how scientists discover the White Shark Café
- an underwater oasis of life.
- Beary Hungry - the story of the American Grizzly Bears who much on
moths and the conservation groups who help bears and humans share the
land.
- Built by Beaver - the reintroduction of the Eurasion beaver to UK
rivers.
- Friends in Frozen Places - the tale of Nordet, the speckled
narwhal adopted by a pod of beluga whales, and the scientists watching
out for a naluga baby.
- Eat, Eat, Repeat - the tale of the Giant Panda's unusual courting
habits, and the inspiring breeding programme that has seen this
spectacular species taken off the endangered species list.
The What You Can Do section at the back of the book lets children
know how the choices they make can help change the world, with
information on building a bug hotel, becoming a wildlife
watcher, working together and using your voiceto raise
awareness.
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 post-consumer recycled paper, and, where possible,
locally to where they will be sold.
