International Wombat Day is October 22nd - the perfect reason to celebrate this amazing animal! Silly the wombat (a stuffed animal) with The Worried Wombat by Amelia Cobb, illustrated by Sophy Williams. Why are they wonderful? So many reasons... 1) They are well-known for this fact, but it is very funny. Wombats are the only animal that has cube-shaped poop. When they mark their territory with poo, it doesn't roll off of rocks or flat surfaces. 2) Wombats are marsupials, b

For the past few months we have been developing a new cookbook to share. Inspired by foods mentioned in novels that I love, we hope you enjoy making, baking and tasting some recipes, both savory and sweet! If you want a printed copy, feel free to email or send a message and we'll happy send a copy in the mail. Cinnamon, a donkey from the Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo, one of my favorite places to go, recently opened an exhibit " World of Darkness " and it includes naked mole rats (so...

The world's largest rodent, capybaras are sweet, cute and surprisingly popular in photos and icons, but are you curious to learn more...

As you may have noticed, I like sharks - not because they are predators, or scary but because they are so fascinating. They are ancient...

Yes, they have teeth, yes they are predators, but they are also largely misunderstood. Sharks are often portrayed as "mindless...

The companion to the post about spider picture books, here is a round-up of books about bats. Nightsong - by Ari Berk, illustrated by...

There are many more books than these, but we chose nine varied picture books celebrating spiders in many ways. Hope you enjoy! Luigi,...

Wherever you are in your food journey, there are always new ideas to move towards better health, more deliciousness and choices that are...

I love books - all kinds of books, but of course, I particularly adore books about animals, as long as the animals are treated kindly. ...

On the surface, it might seem that for someone who loves animals so much and truly wants them free (which I do) that zoos might be...

This book is SO beautiful: Lisel's illustrations make me want to pet the animals. She has loving depictions of farm animals, pets, and...

I truly love all types of animals - from stick bugs to sharks, but I do have a special place in my heart for tapirs. There is something about them that really speaks to me, and I know that they aren't so familiar to most people, so I wanted to share some cool tapir info with you. 1. There are different types of tapirs. Malayan tapirs, Baird's tapirs, Mountain Tapirs, Brazilian Tapirs, and as of 2013, a fifth type of tapir has been discovered - the Kabomani tapirs. For det

Just like human families are varied, there are all different types of family groups throughout the animal kingdom. Some flocks or...

All species are remarkable and unique, from capybaras, the cutest largest rodent in the world to alligator mamas who carry their babies...

We are so looking forward to visiting one of the many amazing farm sanctuaries in the near future, but for those days when you are at...

Think about how pigs are often described... do you picture a messy, overeating, smelly farm animal? Or do you picture a sweet, smart,...

Published by National Geographic Kids, this book is awesome, so the title is accurate! Why I love it... Facts are important because they...

Rhinos are perhaps a little misunderstood. Sometimes they are portrayed as mean, aggressive, rampaging animals and yes, they will defend...

Just like anyone – seeing someone who feels like me in a book is a magical experience and one that every person should have.   We read A...