Secrets of the Forest, Alicia Klepeis
Secrets of the Forest, Alicia Klepeis
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Secrets of the Forest
15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature

Author: Alicia Klepeis, Neon Squid

Narrator: Jennifer Jill Araya

Unabridged: 1 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2023


Synopsis

A beautiful collection of five-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife found in woods around the world.

Every forest contains a thousand secrets…

In this charming anthology of stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided into forests to meet the amazing animals that live there. In one story a squirrel hunts for an elusive acorn it buried earlier in the year, while another looks at an Alaskan wood frog as it freezes itself alive to survive a harsh winter. Children will be thrilled by the tale of a reindeer that gets separated from its herd in the snowy woods of Scandinavia, and marvel at a chameleon changing colour in the forests of Madagascar.

Other stories feature elephants, wild cats, pangolins, badgers, foxes, monarch butterflies, otters, walking fish, a tree that can live for thousands of years, and even forest-dwelling penguins!

Each story in Secrets of the Forest is based on the real biology and behavior of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the world around them.

A Macmillan Audio production from Neon Squid.

About Alicia Klepeis

Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers—from amazing animals to extreme environments. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more than 200 children’s books, including Go Wild! Frogs; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; and Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired By Nature. A former middle school teacher, Alicia loves doing school visits. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

About Kristen Adam

Kristen Adam is an illustrator who grew up exploring the wild redwood forests of northern California. Her love of getting lost in the fantasies of her doodles led her to study illustration at California College of the Arts, where she discovered her passion for illustrating children’s books. Kristen’s work is a whimsical mix of digital media and traditional textures, and features quirky critters bursting with personality. When Kristen's not wandering the woods identifying wildflowers she loves star gazing, reading sci fi/fantasy novels, and snuggling her dog Charlie.

About Neon Squid

Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love—written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily

I read this aloud to my 5-year old and we both loved it! It was fun reading about unique animals all over the world. Each had a short story and the facts at the end. We’re excited to read it again!......more