Animals have homes, communities and forage areas. They need trees and undergrowth – it's their backyard! When the trucks and bulldozers come to make a housing development, who pleads for the animals' homes? REVIEWS: 5 STAR REVIEW The illustrations are wonderful,breathing life into scenes, making the story come alive. An excellent storybook for interactive sessions in classrooms/school libraries, it speaks about saving the environment and wildlife and tells how. The rhyming verses give pace, movement and a lyrical feel. "Animals need trees. So do people. That’s the message of this lovely book that will enthrall any child." Dr Bob Rich, environmentalist, scientist, grandfather at Bobbing Around blog. "A fun and colourful picture book that teaches children the importance of trees for our wildlife. Readers will delight at the rhyming prose and colourful illustrations." B. Thorburn, Teacher-Librarian
Experienced Senior Teacher
B. Ed - Secondary
M. Ed. - TL AWARD: LiFE AWARD, Literature for Environment 5 STAR REVIEW : Wildlife Corridor by J.R. Poulter/Tomomi Sarafov is an entertaining story. The author handles a relevant topic effectively. The illustrations are wonderful and they breathe life into the scenes, making the story come alive for readers. It is an excellent storybook for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries as it speaks about saving the environment and wildlife, and tells children how to do it. Parents can also [use it to] discuss with their children the importance of trees. The rhyming verses give the book pace, movement and a lyrical feel. It is a good idea to introduce children to books like this at a very young age. The illustration at the end shows how a tree home [is] beneficial. - Mamta Madhaven , writer, poet, editor, Readers' Favorite reviewer, TEACHER LIBRARIAN REVIEW: "A fun and colourful picture book that teaches children the importance of trees for our native wildlife. Readers will delight at the rhyming prose and colourful illustrations of our much beloved native Australian animals." - B. Thorburn , Teacher-Librarian
Experienced Senior Teacher
B. Ed - Secondary
M. Ed. - TL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST REVIEW : Animals need trees. So do people. That's the message of this lovely book that will enthrall any little child. - Dr Bob Rich , environmentalist, scientist, professional grandfather at Bobbing Around blog. J.R.Poulter has worked as a senior educator, librarian, lecturer in English Expression, editor and in a circus. A multi-awarded author/poet with over 50 books to her name, she also writes poetry, YA and general readership fiction under J.R.McRae. Major Awards: * Children's Choice, New Zealand * in Top Ten Children's Books & YA Books, New Zealand, * "Mending Lucille" won Crichton, CBCA Award * Premier's Recommended Reading List, NSW, Australia * Poetry - Premier's Open Literature Award [Warana] * Simone Wood Award, USA - children's book on dance * LiFE Award, Literature for Environment [for 3 books] * Award-Winning Finalist, International Book Awards * Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Picture Books 5 and younger * "Getting Home" Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Best Illustrations * Readers' Favorite International Book Award Winner Websites: wordwings.wix.com/publishing lulu.com/spotlight/wordwings facebook.com/WordWingsPublishing/ Instagram: word_wings_books jenniferrpoulter.weebly.com jrmcrae-subversive.weebly.com Highly Recommend: READERS' FAVORITE Book Awards and FREE Reviews
Experienced Senior Teacher
B. Ed - Secondary
M. Ed. - TL AWARD: LiFE AWARD, Literature for Environment 5 STAR REVIEW : Wildlife Corridor by J.R. Poulter/Tomomi Sarafov is an entertaining story. The author handles a relevant topic effectively. The illustrations are wonderful and they breathe life into the scenes, making the story come alive for readers. It is an excellent storybook for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries as it speaks about saving the environment and wildlife, and tells children how to do it. Parents can also [use it to] discuss with their children the importance of trees. The rhyming verses give the book pace, movement and a lyrical feel. It is a good idea to introduce children to books like this at a very young age. The illustration at the end shows how a tree home [is] beneficial. - Mamta Madhaven , writer, poet, editor, Readers' Favorite reviewer, TEACHER LIBRARIAN REVIEW: "A fun and colourful picture book that teaches children the importance of trees for our native wildlife. Readers will delight at the rhyming prose and colourful illustrations of our much beloved native Australian animals." - B. Thorburn , Teacher-Librarian
Experienced Senior Teacher
B. Ed - Secondary
M. Ed. - TL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST REVIEW : Animals need trees. So do people. That's the message of this lovely book that will enthrall any little child. - Dr Bob Rich , environmentalist, scientist, professional grandfather at Bobbing Around blog. J.R.Poulter has worked as a senior educator, librarian, lecturer in English Expression, editor and in a circus. A multi-awarded author/poet with over 50 books to her name, she also writes poetry, YA and general readership fiction under J.R.McRae. Major Awards: * Children's Choice, New Zealand * in Top Ten Children's Books & YA Books, New Zealand, * "Mending Lucille" won Crichton, CBCA Award * Premier's Recommended Reading List, NSW, Australia * Poetry - Premier's Open Literature Award [Warana] * Simone Wood Award, USA - children's book on dance * LiFE Award, Literature for Environment [for 3 books] * Award-Winning Finalist, International Book Awards * Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Picture Books 5 and younger * "Getting Home" Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Best Illustrations * Readers' Favorite International Book Award Winner Websites: wordwings.wix.com/publishing lulu.com/spotlight/wordwings facebook.com/WordWingsPublishing/ Instagram: word_wings_books jenniferrpoulter.weebly.com jrmcrae-subversive.weebly.com Highly Recommend: READERS' FAVORITE Book Awards and FREE Reviews