Description

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An adorable wildlife picture book for all ages, from babies through emergent readers. Acclaimed wildlife photographer and award-winning author team up to show families the daily lives of mama and baby animals of the US western mountains and prairies.

About the Author

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Ron Hayes is a wildlife photographer and filmmaker. He resides in Wyoming where his family has been since the late 1800s. He has a degree in wildlife biology, and this knowledge base allows him to capture behaviors on camera that most would never notice. See more of Ron's work at westernwildlifeimages.com, and on the Wild and Exposed podcast, wildandexposed.com, and the Wild and Exposed podcast channel on YouTube. Casey Rislov treasures time with her family in the wide-open spaces of the West. Her sons' curiosity is wilder than the wildlife on these grand adventures, and her Mother's Day gifts have included rocks, squirmy worms, and even a horned toad. Casey Rislov has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Wyoming and a master's degree in education from Montana State University.

Praise For…

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“Ron’s unwavering passion for capturing the wonders of the natural world, and his keen eye for photographic detail, shine through in this delightfully illustrated children’s book. Ron and Casey have crafted an engaging and informative guide for young readers eager to learn about wild animal moms and their adorable babies.” —Mark Raycroft, award-winning author, wildlife photographer, & biologist
 

“The relationship between a wild baby animal and its mother is critically important. This book helps children learn about this with biologically accurate information in a fun and interesting way." —Stan Tekiela, author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer

34th annual Reading the West Book Awards Nominee