Annie the River Otter: The Adventures of Pelican Pete

by Frances R. Keiser, Hugh M. Keiser (Illustrator)

Overview

Pelican Pete befriends a young river otter and takes her to a rehabilitator after she is hurt escaping a wildland fire in this fun to read, rhyming story that is scientifically accurate. The story introduces the lives of river otters and emphasizes friendship and caring for others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780966884548
Publisher:	Sagaponack Books
Publication date:	04/30/2017
Series:	Adventures of Pelican Pete , #4
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NC660L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Frances Keiser, is a master naturalist certified by the University of Florida, and has over thirty-five years' experience working in wildlife conservation and early childhood education. Her background, coupled with her love for exploring nature, contributes to her writing.
She lives with her artist husband, Hugh Keiser in St. Augustine, Florida, in a home surrounded by nature, woods, and wildlife, where they enjoy spending time outdoors with their grandchildren and their inquisitive cats, Tina, Toby, and Simba.

Hugh Keiser is a professional artist working in a variety of mediums for over forty-five years. His award-winning art is displayed in public and private collections around the world. A love and appreciation for art, nature, and children led Hugh to create his popular book illustrations.

He lives with his wife,author Frances Keiser in St. Augustine, Florida, in a home surrounded by nature, woods, and wildlife, where they enjoy spending time outdoors with their grandchildren and their inquisitive cats, Tina, Toby, and Simba.

Editorial Reviews

“The Pelican Pete series is a delightful introduction for children and adults alike into the wild world and the importance of environmental conservation. Annie The River Otter is fun to read, factual, and a wonderful introduction to one of North America’s conservation success stories.”

– Jan Reed-Smith, North American river otter liaison, The World Conservation Union, Species Survival Commission (IUCN/SSC) Otter Specialist Group

“Fostering a love for animals in our children leads to respect of all living things. Pelican Pete effectively teaches that lesson while introducing young readers to animals and subjects they can truly care about. Annie The River Otter is a great story to share with all of the children in your life!”

– Jodi Beck Witte, Veterinary Medical Assistance Team Member (VMAT), Large Animal Rescuer, Wildlife Rehabilitator. animalhelp.com

“Having raised and rehabilitated river otters since 1983, I found this to be an ‘otterly’ delightful book with a wonderful poem and illustrations that teach children about my favorite wild critter: the river otter.”

– Melanie Cain-Stage, President, Humane Association of Wildlife Care and Education (H.A.W.K.E.) hawkewildlife.org

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