{"product_id":"happy-stories-for-animal-lovers-hardcover","title":"Happy Stories for Animal Lovers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Shepeta\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLeisa Stewart-Sharpe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"No matter whether it's day or night, it's always a good time for a story. And the very best stories you'll ever hear - are true. They're unfolding right now, in nature all around.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKids will be amazed by these incredible stories of people coming together to understand and protect a variety of animals who share our precious planet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From outstanding conservation efforts to wholesome community projects, this newest addition to the joyful Happy Stories series is a \u003cb\u003echeerful compendium of true animal stories from around the world\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This anthology is a \u003cb\u003ewarming reminder of the good things happening in the world of animal conservation\u003c\/b\u003e. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news. But \u003ci\u003eHappy Stories for Animal Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, \u003cb\u003ewe can help animals thrive\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The stories are told in a narrative style, and each one focuses on the positive initiatives in action and the happy results - leaving readers uplifted and glad of this magnificent planet and the amazing animal friends we share it with. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stories include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Wildebeest Wander\u003c\/b\u003e - the story of the yearly wildebeest migration and the efforts of the Maasai community to create a wildlife corridor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Jungle Jewel\u003c\/b\u003e - the story of the rare Javan rhino and the rangers who watch over and protect it. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlying Back From Extinction\u003c\/b\u003e - the tale of the reintroduction of the Northern Bald Ibis to Europe and the human 'foster mothers' who help raise these rare chicks. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisco in the Deep\u003c\/b\u003e - how scientists discovered the White Shark Café - an underwater oasis of life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeary Hungry\u003c\/b\u003e - the story of the American Grizzly Bears who munch on moths and the conservation groups who help bears and humans share the land. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt by Beaver\u003c\/b\u003e - the reintroduction of the Eurasion beaver to UK rivers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriends in Frozen Places\u003c\/b\u003e - the tale of Nordet, the speckled narwhal adopted by a pod of beluga whales, and the scientists watching out for a naluga baby. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEat, Eat, Repeat\u003c\/b\u003e - the tale of the Giant Panda's unusual courting habits, and the inspiring breeding program that has seen this spectacular species taken off the endangered species list. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The What You Can Do section at the back of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help change the world, with information on building a bug hotel, becoming a wildlife watcher, working together and \u003cb\u003eusing their voices to raise awareness\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the living world. \u003cb\u003eWinner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent Publishers Awards 2022\u003c\/b\u003e, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed on post-consumer recycled paper, and, where possible, locally to where they will be sold.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Anna Shepeta is an illustrator, painter, and ceramist originally from Crimea and based in Moscow, Russia. Her artwork is inspired by fairy tales, Scandinavian patterns, Baltic storytelling, and Russian folklore. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeisa Stewart-Sharpe\u003c\/b\u003e is an author of children's non-fiction and picture books. Born in Bundaberg, Australia, Leisa grew up fascinated by wild places and even wilder animals. As an adult, Leisa brings that fascination to a wide array of children's books, taking in everything from chocolate to buried treasure and sharks to environmental activism. Her works include the companion books to the BBC's \u003ci\u003eBlue Planet II\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Green Planet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrozen Planet II\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eHappy Stories for Animal Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e (Ivy Kids, 2023) and \u003ci\u003eThe Comeback Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e (Wide Eyed Editions, 2024). 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