FIONA COHEN is a science writer whose writing has appeared in the
Seattle Post-IntelligencerGeorgia Straight, Victoria Times
Colonist, and Canadian Geographic. She has had a lifelong passion
for the natural history of the Pacific Northwest. She lives in
Seattle and volunteers with Seattle Audubon.
A science illustrator, writer, and educator, MARNI FYLLING has a BS
in zoology from UC Davis and a graduate certificate in natural
science illustration from UC Santa Cruz. Her favorite thing to do
is explore tide pools--although sketching insects and wildflowers
(or just about anything else) is a close second.
A PNBA Bestseller!
"This beautiful field guide with winsome scientific illustrations
encourages kids to get outside and experience nature with all of
their senses."
—Booklist
"A fine primer for children and families ready to explore
Cascadia’s extraordinary habitats."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Encourage outdoor exploration and provide a summer teaching moment
— without your kids even knowing it. Area resident Fiona Cohen’s
descriptions of the flora and fauna are short, clear and fun, with
lots of kids-friendly facts that will stick in their brains (and
yours)."
—Seattle Times
"Curious Kids Nature Guide explores the wonders of our Pacific
Northwest playground with fun facts and illustrations that will
have little adventurers itching to get outdoors." —Seattle
Magazine
“If you have a little kid with big curiosity…about the
amazing array of critters and plants sharing our lush NW
environment, [this book] will likely provide answers to his or her
questions and spark many more.”
—Seattle’s Child
"Older kids who love spouting off animal facts will be all about
this beautifully illustrated exploration of Pacific Northwest
nature."
—Seattle Met Magazine
"Children who love the outdoors will appreciate this new book,
which introduces our region's flora and fauna with simple,
easy-to-follow text and meticulous line drawings."
—Portland Oregonian
"This book is a great complement to adventuring families."
—PDX Parent
"[This book will] help our kids learn more about
our incredible area, while developing their love of
learning."
—Northwest Healthy Mama
"There is so much that my children are going to learn, and I
couldn’t be more excited. I recommend this nature book for any
Pacific Northwest family."
—Brought to You By Mom
"I love how the book provides different layers to learning, which
is part of its broad age appeal. I enjoyed reading it as much as my
daughter did."
—Special Needs Travel Mom
"Not only is there a beautifully illustrated picture guide
available for the kids (and me!) but then there is 1+ paragraph
about each amazing creature with great details."
—Long Wait for Isabella
"Delightful… Cohen has given just enough information to intrigue
the curious to look more closely, more often at the big wild world
around us."
—Books 'n' Bytes
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