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Catskill Creatures |
Author Nancy Furstinger
Illustrator Bob Ebdon
Golden Notebook Press
Paperback, 40 pp
Ages 7-up
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits
Are you curious about the amazing Catskill creatures sharing your backyard? Your wild neighbors star in nature’s outdoor theater, where exciting drama changes with the seasons. “Catskill Creatures” spotlights 15 species of wildlife with intriguing facts and dramatic illustrations. Inside these pages you will discover…
who isn’t scared of the skunk’s stinky spray
what warty secret weapon protects toads
where prime raccoon real estate is located
when black bears head into their winter dens
why the little brown bat is nature’s original bug zapper
Get familiar with the fascinating creatures who crawl, walk, run, swim, slither, hop, and fly through your backyard. Learn more about nature's superheroes: wildlife rehabilitators who run second-chance havens to rehab and release native species from across New York State. Then make your neighborhood wildlife friendly by following suggestions in the “How You Can Help” section. Turn the pages and have fun watching your wild neighbors acting naturally.
who isn’t scared of the skunk’s stinky spray
what warty secret weapon protects toads
where prime raccoon real estate is located
when black bears head into their winter dens
why the little brown bat is nature’s original bug zapper
Get familiar with the fascinating creatures who crawl, walk, run, swim, slither, hop, and fly through your backyard. Learn more about nature's superheroes: wildlife rehabilitators who run second-chance havens to rehab and release native species from across New York State. Then make your neighborhood wildlife friendly by following suggestions in the “How You Can Help” section. Turn the pages and have fun watching your wild neighbors acting naturally.
More Illustrations in Catskill Creatures
Beavers
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Big & Little Brown Bats
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Ellen Kalish, the founder of Ravensbeard, rescued Rocky, a saw-whet owl who stowed away for 170 miles inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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One of several great horned owls that Annie Mardiney, founder of Wild Mountain Birds, rehabbed and released.
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A thrilling day as Barbara “Missy” Runyan, founder of Friends of the Feathered & Furry Wildlife Center, released a bald eagle who made a full recovery from lead poisoning.
Read more about Catskill Creatures:
Brownstoner
Walk through the wilderness and meet all its charming inhabitants with this delightful illustrated guide to common Catskills critters. Covering everything from the warty weapons of humble toads to the winter homes of big black bears, Catskill Creatures is fun and informative for the whole family.
Chronogram
https://www.chronogram.com/arts/5-hudson-valley-books-to-read-in-february-19922285
Listen to radio interview:
Radio Kingston
https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/i-want-what-she-has/episodes/nancy-furstinger-catskill-creatures
WAMC (Radio @ 8:00)
https://www.wamc.org/podcast/the-roundtable/2024-01-09/book-picks-the-golden-notebook?_amp=true
Brownstoner
Walk through the wilderness and meet all its charming inhabitants with this delightful illustrated guide to common Catskills critters. Covering everything from the warty weapons of humble toads to the winter homes of big black bears, Catskill Creatures is fun and informative for the whole family.
Chronogram
https://www.chronogram.com/arts/5-hudson-valley-books-to-read-in-february-19922285
Listen to radio interview:
Radio Kingston
https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/i-want-what-she-has/episodes/nancy-furstinger-catskill-creatures
WAMC (Radio @ 8:00)
https://www.wamc.org/podcast/the-roundtable/2024-01-09/book-picks-the-golden-notebook?_amp=true
