Books

Item Description

This auction is for a set of 4 books from Usborne Books, appropriate for children between 6 and 10 years old.

1.    Otters, Snails, and Tadpole Tails – Poems from the Wetlands, by Eric Ode.  

This charming book of poems is whimsically illustrated by Ruth Harper. From raccoons to garter snakes, water striders to diving beetles, wetland inhabitants are brought to life in this remarkable collection for all ages.

2.    The Usborne Outdoor Book, by Alice James & Emily Bone.

The Usborne Outdoor Book has inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors. Kids will learn about animal tracking, building shelters, identifying trees and bugs, and bird watching!

There are all kinds of things to find and see when you go outside, whether you’re in a city park or deep in the woods. This book is full of ideas for getting out and about in the great outdoors, wherever you are and whatever the weather. Ages 6-10 years old.

3.    Be the Change. Make it Happen. By Bernadette Russel.

Be the Change – Make it Happen is about big and small ways kids can make a difference.

You can be a hero. Yes, YOU. You might not know it, but you have the power. Little actions that you make can have big consequences. From helping the planet through recycling and saving water to promoting important causes with awesome art exhibitions and partying to raise money for charity, there are many little and large ways that you can help to make a difference in the neighborhood, the country, and the world. So, get your voice heard, get active, and start to make a difference! Ages 7+

4.    Cut & color Playbook Seasons, by Anouck Boisrobert

Create four simple but stunning layered pictures. First you color in, and then you cut out to make pictures of winter, spring, summer, and fall. You’ll find that each picture is fun and easy to make. All you need are some crayons and scissors. So, be creative and get coloring and cutting! Ages 6-10.

Item Special Note

This donation is from Laura Schoeggl of Usborne Books & More, publisher of exciting, engaging, and educational books for children of all ages. They are high-quality, innovative, lavishly illustrated, and best of all, they are books kids love to read!

Laura chose this set of books especially for the Wildlife SOS Auction because they focus on animals and nature, and can help children learn empathy in relating to the natural world around them. These books will bring to life fantastic fiction stories for older readers and wonderful multicultural picture book stories for younger readers. These are stories that will make you smile, think, cry, or laugh.

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