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Book Recommendation: 1,000 Facts About Sharks by Sarah Wassner Flynn
As you may have noticed, I like sharks - not because they are predators, or scary but because they are so fascinating. They are ancient...
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Mar 112 min read
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The Unexpected Peacefulness and Beauty of Sharks
Yes, they have teeth, yes they are predators, but they are also largely misunderstood. Sharks are often portrayed as "mindless...
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Feb 183 min read
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We're batty for books about bats!
The companion to the post about spider picture books, here is a round-up of books about bats. Nightsong - by Ari Berk, illustrated by...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Spider Picture Books to celebrate our arachnid friends
There are many more books than these, but we chose nine varied picture books celebrating spiders in many ways. Hope you enjoy! Luigi,...
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Nov 19, 20242 min read
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11 Steps towards Vegan Living
Wherever you are in your food journey, there are always new ideas to move towards better health, more deliciousness and choices that are...
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Sep 22, 20243 min read
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Picture Books inspired by REAL animal adventures
I love books - all kinds of books, but of course, I particularly adore books about animals, as long as the animals are treated kindly. ...
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Sep 21, 20246 min read
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Why Zoos Matter
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...
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Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Book Recommendation: Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better by Tracey Stewart, Illustrations by Lisel Ashlock
This book is SO beautiful: Lisel's illustrations make me want to pet the animals. She has loving depictions of farm animals, pets, and...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Let's Talk about Tapirs!!!!
I truly love all types of animals - from stick bugs to whale sharks, but I do have a special place in my heart for tapirs. There is...
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Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Amazing Animal Parents, Part 2!!!!(.)
Just like human families are varied, there are all different types of family groups throughout the animal kingdom. Some flocks or...
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Jul 15, 20243 min read
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Amazing Animal Parents!!!! Part 1.
All species are remarkable and unique, from capybaras, the cutest largest rodent in the world to alligator mamas who carry their babies...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Sanctuary: A Home for Rescued Farm Animals by Julia Denos
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...
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Jun 15, 20241 min read
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Let's talk about pigs!!!!
Think about how pigs are often described... do you picture a messy, overeating, smelly farm animal? Or do you picture a sweet, smart,...
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Jun 1, 20243 min read
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5000 Awesome Facts (About Animals!)
Published by National Geographic Kids, this book is awesome, so the title is accurate! Why I love it... Facts are important because they...
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May 22, 20242 min read
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Rhinos - an animal worth knowing about and worth loving - they are SO cute!
Rhinos are perhaps a little misunderstood. Sometimes they are portrayed as mean, aggressive, rampaging animals and yes, they will defend...
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May 17, 20242 min read
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Shout-out to Fictional Vegan and Vegetarian Characters in books (and series) that we love
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...
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May 17, 20242 min read
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Becoming a Good Creature - Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Rebecca Green
This book, sweetly illustrated, gives voice to many animals that you may love to learn about. Cassowaries, pigs, hyenas, gorillas, Sy...
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May 7, 20241 min read
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