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Although the official Earth Day celebration is April
22, understanding our relationship to our planet and environment is a
year-long event. The first step in that process is learning more
about all of it—the air, the water, and the animals we share our world
with— and why it's so vital we protect it. And since we're in the
book business, we think a great way to begin cultivating that
relationship is with books.
This Earth Day, learn more about wildlife, the
environment, and conservation with these two great books, on sale
through the rest of April.
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Cat Among the Pigeons by David
Muirhead
"What I’ve tried to do is introduce each creature
so that you’ll get to know them, not as zoological curiosities but as
individuals with lives as rich, in their own way, as our own. Above
all, I hope this book will make you chuckle, because laughter, as you
know, is a gateway to the heart." —David Muirhead
This collection of short, humorous essays is
the first release from our science-focused Powers Squared imprint and
a must-have for animal-lovers. Ever wonder why vervet monkeys enjoy
an after-dinner drink? (Vervet monkeys. They’re just like us!) Or
what Shakespeare thought of hedgehogs (Spoiler: not much)? Or why
rain frogs need a rainy day to get romantic? (Hope you had a very
rainy Valentine’s Day, rain frogs!) You’ll find out in this
collection that blends the science, history, and myth of an assortment
of African animals. The book also features illustrations by Patricia
de Villiers.
Learn more about David in this
Q&A and check out some of his favorite nature and
science reads in this post at our site!
From now until the end of the month, you can
save 30% on Cat
Among the Pigeons (paperback or
ebook) when you use the code EARTHDAY at checkout at our site.
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Small Mercies by Bridget Krone
“Yes, mercy
blesses him that gives and him that takes. It’s the same thing with
flowers and bees; give and take. It enriches both. It’s a little act
of mercy and a miracle. A beautiful arrangement.” — from Small Mercies
For our younger readers, Small Mercies, a
delightful and award-winning middle-grade novel.
Meet Mercy, a young girl who lives with her
foster aunts in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, two loving, but
eccentric women. When developers start eyeing the house just as
her Aunt Flora’s health begins to worsen, Mercy feels like her life
is falling apart. But through some lessons in kindness— both from a
neighbor and from a few of nature's helpers buzzing around her, she
learns the power in finding your voice and standing up for what’s
right.
Small Mercies earned a starred review from Kirkus, where it was also named a Best Middle-Grade Book
of 2020. It was also named a 2021 Outstanding International Book
by the United States Board on Books for Young People! The book also
features illustrations by Karen Vermeulen. Learn more about
Bridget in this
Q&A, and find activities and teaching
guides for the book at our site.
From now until the end of the month, you can
save 30% on Small
Mercies (hardcover, paperback, or
ebook) when you use the code EARTHDAY at checkout at our site.
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