"Editor's Pick" in GULFSHORE LIFE MAGAZINE for favorite picture books that feed young minds and spark imagination .....................................
"Editor's Pick" in GULFSHORE LIFE MAGAZINE for favorite picture books that feed young minds and spark imagination .....................................
Why Can’t Jenny Catch A Fish?
Jenny wants to surprise her mom by teaching herself how to fish. Join Jenny on her adventure through a mangrove estuary where she meets several different wading birds including a Snowy Egret, White Ibis, Wood Stork, and Great Blue Heron. Each new friend tries to teach Jenny their fishing method, but Jenny’s big spoonbill just won’t work like the other birds’ bills! Young readers will learn all about nature’s wading birds alongside Jenny, as she discovers important lessons about perseverance and being true to herself.
What’s inside the book?
A delightful, fast-paced, repetitive story as Jenny meets a variety of different wading birds, each eager to teach her a different way to fish.
Fun fact boxes throughout the book introduce readers to the amazing birds Jenny encounters and the unique adaptations that help each one successfully catch food.
Science concepts such as physical adaptations and habitat partitioning are woven naturally into the story, making learning fun.
Jenny demonstrates a growth mindset by persevering through challenges, learning from her mistakes, and asking for help when she needs it.
A kid-friendly glossary in the back of the book explains the science vocabulary introduced throughout the story.
A family guide highlights some of the best places in Southwest Florida to see the beautiful wading birds featured in the book.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“I highly recommend this book! So cute AND educational. It is about the birds we see all the time in SW Florida. We finally learned their names and more about them!”
“I love Jenny’s determination and her perseverance. The book includes fascinating facts about the birds, a glossary of terms and best places to see wading birds in SW Florida. A lovely read!”
“For us homeschooling moms, it’s a win-win. A picture book that kids will enjoy and facts that us moms can use when teaching about the different birds.”
“Not only is this a super sweet story just as it is, but the author has done an amazing job at weaving in tons of bird facts without even slightly jarring the tale.”