Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature (Hardback) - Alicia Klepeis

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5 minute bedtime stories about forest wildlife by Alicia Klepeis.

"This is a stunningly crafted tome with luscious artwork and delightful bite-sized bedtime stories that should be treasured by families and handed down through generations to come." --The Independent, CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5 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! All of these creatures and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Kristen Adam.

Each story in Secrets of the Forest is based on the real biology and behaviour 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.

The cover features a timeless design with colourful foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.

About the Author

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 170 children's books, including Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; The Science And Technology Of Ben Franklin; and The World's Strangest Foods. A former middle school teacher, Alicia loves doing school visits. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Kristen Adam is based in the beautiful city of San Francisco, but grew up a tiny explorer of 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. As a freelance illustrator, Kristen's work is a whimsical mix of digital media and traditional textures. A few of her favourite projects include illustrating the patterns on her nephews' favourite Harry Potter, Star Wars Mandalorian, and Lego sheet sets. She's inspired most by spending time in nature and finding magic in the seemingly ordinary. When she's not wandering the woods identifying wildflowers, she loves stargazing, reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, practicing archery, and snuggling her dog Charlie.