My newest book, The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands, is about to be released. Very exciting! It is the second book in our “Wild by Nature” series — an ecology series for young readers that features environmentally sensitive creatures and habitats, and offers hope for their recovery.
It was a joy to write this book and to visit a Burrowing Owl recovery centre in the BC’s Okanagan Valley. Karen Reczuch and I were able to be up close and personal with the owls, and her beautiful art reflects these wonderful little owls.
Fun fact: These are the only owls in the world to live underground!
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The festive season is drawing near and I am looking forward to gathering with friends and family to enjoy some holiday spirit. At this time of year, the days are short and the nights are long and dark. It’s good to find ways to come together and share some light.
I love living in a place where we experience four distinct seasons of the year. Most recently, we have been in the throes of fall (or autumn, as many call it). I live in a neighbourhood full of beautiful old (and giant!) trees. It is wonderful to take an autumn walk every day and see the gorgeous changing colours of the foliage.
September is here and the children and teachers are back to school. The memories of summer vacations and wandering the shoreline of our wild beaches are quickly slipping away.
Happy Book Birthday to Karen Reczuch and I, who are celebrating our new book released today!
I’m at home in the city, dreaming about the beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island and wishing I were walking on this long, wonderful beach. It is my favourite place in the world to explore.