The Loon, the Bat, and the Raspberry Bush by Allan Foster

By Allan Foster

"Delve into the fantastical international of The Loon, the Bat, and the Raspberry Bush, a treasury of unforgettable fables from proficient storyteller and naturalist Allan Foster.

Featuring universal vegetation and animals present in backyards, parks, neighborhood woodlots, and forests round the nice Lakes zone, this selection of rigorously chosen stories artfully explains such mysteries as why cardinals are pink, how roses received their thorns, and why groundhogs spend part their lives underground. each one tale is observed through a pencil caricature and short ordinary historical past to assist establish particular creatures and hyperlink them on to the surroundings, providing not just an fascinating naturalist lesson, yet an exciting tale.

Using his signature storytelling approach, Foster affiliates neighborhood crops and animals with recognized characters from myths and legends whereas different tales introduce not-so-famous and new characters—plants and animals that speak to one another, shield their houses, fall in love, hazard their lives, and play sensible jokes.

Soar within the skies with the hummingbird military, remedy a nutty case with Squirrel, and find a vitally important lesson with a Canadian goose. perfect for households and youngsters alike, The Loon, the Bat, and the Raspberry Bush is the correct device for studying extra approximately our interesting typical world."

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