ISBN: 0711286981 9780711286986

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

Page count: 96

<b>A beautiful keepsake collection of calming wildlife stories to read at bedtime. Learn all about the projects that are rewilding the world with animals and saving our environment.</b><br><br> More than <b>40,000 unique species are currently threatened with extinction</b>. From Colombia to Indonesia and everywhere in between, animals are facing environmental changes caused by human activity. It’s <b>never been a better time to teach kids all about the power of conservation</b>.<br><br> This enchanting read soothes little ones with <b>20 bedtime stories</b> about rewilding projects from across the globe that are <b>bringing animals back to the wild</b>.<br><br> And when these animals are rewilded, nature starts to heal itself, giving us all hope for a brighter future ahead.<br><br><b>The animals re-introduced to the wild include:</b><br>   <ul><li> The plucky Eurasian beaver, reintroduced to a river in Devon </li><li> The magnificent tiger, saved with animal dung stoves in Nepal </li><li> The peaceful water buffalo, donated to a Ukrainian restoration project </li><li> The adorable lynx, released from captivity in the Iberian Peninsula </li><li> The majestic humpback whale, banned from being hunted and now increasing in numbers along Australia’s coastline </li></ul><br><br> These inspirational stories show how animals <b>contribute to ecosystems </b>and make positive impacts around the world.<br><br> This soothing illustrated book makes learning about the environment engaging and fun. It supports a healthy curiosity and interest in animals and the natural world, and its positive, hopeful message makes it perfect for children at bedtime. The <b>perfect gift</b> for Easter, Earth Day or simply as a touching gesture for springtime.