Leopard & Silkie One Boy's Quest to Save the Seal Pups

by Peterson, Brenda; Lindsey, Robin

• ISBN13: 9780805091670
• ISBN10: 080509167X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-04-24
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Summary

In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become seal sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable baby seals that are left on the shore while their mothers hunt for food. Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what baby seals are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion, this true account teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping in any way they can. The star of the book is six year old Miles, who organizes his own rescue mission to help the seals survive.

Author Biography

Brenda Peterson is the author of over sixteen books, including the National Geographic book Sightings: The Gray Whale’s Mysterious Journey and Duck and Cover, a New York Times “Notable Book of the Year.” Her memoir I Want To Be Left Behind: Finding Rapture Here on Earth was chosen as an Indie Next “Best Top Read” and named among the “Top Ten Best Non-Fiction Books of 2010” by The Christian Science Monitor.

Peterson lives on the Salish Sea in Seattle, Washington, and is a co-founder of Seal Sitters. This is her first children’s book. For more: literati.net/Peterson

Robin Lindsey is a professional photographer living in Seattle, Washington. After a profound encounter with a harbor seal pup, she became the lead investigator and co-founder of Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Since that day, she has dedicated herself to documenting the beauty and mystery of wildlife. Her images and videos have been featured in books, magazines, news broadcast and web media. Visit Robin's website at www.robinlindseyphotography.com

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Praise for Duck and Cover:

 

A New York Times Notable Book

 

“Bittersweet and utterly beguiling.” —Publishers Weekly

 

“A hauntingly funny writer . . . the balance she strikes is almost hypnotic.” —Los Angeles Times

 

“A highly original work by an intriguing author.” —Kirkus Reviews