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Beschreibung
Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children’s book by bestselling author Kate Siber.

Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies.

The book’s stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colourful pages, explore how:

  • Owls listen deeply
  • Jellyfish go with the flow
  • Ants create great communities
  • Squirrels plan ahead
  • Fireflies shine from within
  • And much more

Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, inspire and encourage us in our own lives.

Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.
Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children’s book by bestselling author Kate Siber.

Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies.

The book’s stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colourful pages, explore how:

  • Owls listen deeply
  • Jellyfish go with the flow
  • Ants create great communities
  • Squirrels plan ahead
  • Fireflies shine from within
  • And much more

Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, inspire and encourage us in our own lives.

Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.
Über den Autor
Kate Siber, author of the award-winning bestseller National Parks of the USA, is a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. She has tried her hand at almost every adventure activity going, and covers the world’s wild and remote places as well as environmental and social issues. Her writing has been featured in many publications, including National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men’s Journal and The New York Times.

Kaitlynn Copithorne is a visual artist whose work explores the connection between nature, folklore and magic. She illustrates for music festivals, magazines and public art collections and lives in Calgary, Canada.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Owls
Squirrels
Pigeons
Sloths
Spiders
Dolphins
Fireflies
Giant pandas
Octopuses
Flies
Jellyfish
Elephants
Hares
Bears
Hummingbirds
Salmon
Vultures
Snakes
Lynx
Flamingos
Lobsters
Tasmanian devils
Lions
Monarch butterflies
Crickets
Turtles
Penguins
Slugs
Wolves
Eagles
Oysters
Crocodiles
Foxes
Frogs
Arctic terns
Chimpanzees
Tuatara
Crows
Otters
Whale sharks
Ants
Bees
Bats
Koalas
The Gift of Being Human
Caring for Our Family of Beings
Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Sachliteratur
Rubrik: Kinder & Jugend
Thema: Tiere & Natur
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780711294769
ISBN-10: 0711294763
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Siber, Kate
Illustrator: Copithorne, Kaitlynn
Hersteller: Quarto Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 287 x 210 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Kate Siber
Erscheinungsdatum: 23.10.2025
Gewicht: 0,652 kg
Artikel-ID: 134744780

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