Leopard and Silkie named outstanding science trade book winner
Dec/03/12 11:53 PM
Leopard and Silkie, One Boy’s Quest to Save the Seal Pups (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers), text by Brenda Peterson and photographs by Robin Lindsey, has been named a winning title in the top science trade books for K-12 by the National Science Teachers Association. The co-authors are founding members of Seal Sitters. The book (ages 4 and up) is based on the true story of two seal pups who befriended each other on the shores of West Seattle in 2007, woven into a tale about young volunteers who protect them.
“In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become Seal Sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable seal pups who rest on our shores. Miles, a young volunteer, is particularly concerned about the seals. He sets out to help them in his own special way.
Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy, and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what seal pups are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion and assistance, this story teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping protect seal pups.”
An Early Reader edition of the story titled Seal Pup Rescue is due out soon. The authors are thrilled that now libraries, teachers and students all over the country will know about Seal Sitters and, hopefully, inspire young people to make a difference. This may save the lives of many young seal pups on every coastline. Please visit www.leopardandsilkie.com to learn more about the backstory of the book.
“In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become Seal Sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable seal pups who rest on our shores. Miles, a young volunteer, is particularly concerned about the seals. He sets out to help them in his own special way.
Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy, and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what seal pups are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion and assistance, this story teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping protect seal pups.”
An Early Reader edition of the story titled Seal Pup Rescue is due out soon. The authors are thrilled that now libraries, teachers and students all over the country will know about Seal Sitters and, hopefully, inspire young people to make a difference. This may save the lives of many young seal pups on every coastline. Please visit www.leopardandsilkie.com to learn more about the backstory of the book.
