Secrets of the Forest
Alicia Klepeis, Neon Squid
Illustrated by Kristen Adam
12 October 2023Synopsis
'This is a stunningly crafted tome with luscious artwork and delightful bite-sized bedtime stories that should be treasured by families and handed down through generations to come.' – The Independent, Children's Book of the Week
Embark on a captivating journey through the world's forests in this beautifully illustrated collection of enchanting 5-minute bedtime stories, perfect for nature-loving children.
Every forest holds a thousand secrets waiting to be discovered as author Alicia Klepeis guides young readers into the heart of the woods, introducing them to the remarkable animals that call these habitats home. From a determined squirrel searching for its hidden acorn to an Alaskan wood frog that freezes itself alive to survive the harsh winter, each tale is a delightful blend of storytelling and science.
Other stories feature elephants, wild cats, pangolins, badgers, foxes, monarch butterflies, otters, walking fish, a tree that can live for thousands of years, and even forest-dwelling penguins! Kristen Adam's impressive illustrations bring these creatures and their habitats to life with vivid detail.
Each story in Secrets of the Forest is based on the real biology and behaviour of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the world around them.
The cover features a timeless design with colourful foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.
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12 October 2023
9781838992842Reviews
CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK - "This is a stunningly crafted tome with luscious artwork and delightful bite-sized bedtime stories that should be treasured by families and handed down through generations to come. It’s a great purchase for any science and nature-loving primary school child."
"Very approachable. . . sure to be revisited by readers often. Quality narrative and a treasure trove of details and images."
"This delightful collection of short stories. . .weaves together both enchantment and enlightenment. Adam's sweet, soft illustrations are wonderful additions to Klepeis’ carefully crafted text, perfectly blending realistic details with huggable cuteness. Young listeners and readers will happily relax into these stories, which turn the act of sleep into an adventure."
