Reading "Happy Stories For Nature Lovers" was an absolute delight. It manages a good balance between light, whimsical, and atmospheric, and informative, concerned, and serious. It delights in the wonder of nature while also voicing it's concerns about it's future.

Happy Stories for Nature Lovers
by Dawn Casey

Written with the warmth and enthusiasm characteristic of Dawn Casey, a happy tale for nature lovers is a much-needed dose of hope for all who love our planet.Your children make the difference If you're looking for a way to show what you can do, this great book is for you.This is a very well thought out non-fiction book for children. It covers a variety of fun stories about the environment, such as how wolves were brought back to Yellowstone and how tiger populations grew in India. The stories are all uplifting and positive, showing what we can do to protect and sustain the planet as we know it.The illustrations brilliantly done and are very beautiful . A very beautiful, uplifting and inspiring book about nature.
A really wholesome book about nature.
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A truely wholesome book on nature.
I read this via PDF on my phone with my little one. I imagine the actual book would have been even better.
The illustrations throughout were lovely.

Beautiful and inspiring

This is a very thoughtfully put together childrens nonfiction book. It covers different happy stories on the environment: how the wolves were brought back to Yellowstone, how tiger populations in India increased, and many more. The stories are all uplifting and positive, and show what can be done to protect and preserve our earth as we know it. The illustrations are colorful and detailed. A very nice, uplifting and inspiring book on nature.

Happy Stories for Nature Lovers is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the resilience of nature. Bursting with inspiring tales of conservation success, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the planet.

The stories in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers are proof that when we give nature a little bit of space and care, she comes bouncing back! From resurgent tiger populations to restored ecosystems, this book is packed with feel-good stories that will inspire young environmentalists everywhere.

Written with Dawn Casey's characteristic warmth and enthusiasm, Happy Stories for Nature Lovers is a much-needed dose of hope for anyone who loves our planet. If you're looking for a way to show your child that they can make a difference, look no further than this wonderful book.

I immediately liked this book when I started reading it. Firstly, it was written beautifully, and instead of making people feel bad about not doing as much as they could for the environment and for nature, it instead tells us why we make certain choices, i.e using paper bags instead of plastic because our sadness about plastic pollutions leads us to make these choices. As a child who grew up in nature, I would have absolutely LOVED this book as a child. It tells stories of Forest Children, Turtles, Whales, Birds, and Tigers just to name a few. Inside these stories there's a deep history of how we can all come together to help nature together. It can happen in the forms of protests, movies, laws, and research. We can all play a part and change the course of history together. The pictures are also beautiful and the layout is mesmerising. I loved it.

Such a sweet and informative collection to curl up with your kiddos with and remind them of the beauty and wisdom of the natural world. Each story ends on a uplifting and hopeful note, but not before delving into the dangers that each species has faced. I have a feeling this is one we'll read again and again.

This is a lovely and very detailed book. It was a bit too much to read in one sitting with my six year old daughter, but I can see it being a hit for middle graders.

Thank you Netgalley & Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Kids for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

The environmentally conscious reader will be happy to know that this book is said to be printed on recycled paper, so it is really practicing what it is preaching. Smile.

My favorite story from this book is of the Children's Forest but this series of mini-stories of nature also includes other encouraging accounts about red kites, wolves, salmon and more. To perpetuate the love of nature, there is the story of Anna who grew up to be a teacher and taught her students to appreciate nature and how one can use nature's offerings without depleting or polluting the earth. For example, willow tree shoots could be used to weave a basket instead of making them out of plastic, and so on. She taught how to listen, see and feel the various moods and modes of nature with one's heart and how to help nature re-furnish itself via various beneficial human acts, which lend a hand to helping preserve and champion nature.

Lovely illustrations accompany each story in muted tones, nevertheless, still striking and purposeful. I believe this to be a book that, although meant for children and can be read by individuals, would be great if parents and guardians thoughtfully read the stories together with their charges and perhaps even discussed how they could take healing action. This book would then truly be a beacon of hope for nature and those who love and care for it.

~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~

1 October 2022

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.

A truly brilliant book about the beauty of our planet, dying ecosystems, dwindling animal populations and stories of how people from around the world have fought back to protect it.

The text was really engaging, appropriate for 7+. It was formatted thoughtfully and with beautiful illustrations that really enhanced it further.

A great section at the back gives children listen action points on ways they can begin to protect the Earth.

Read with my nine-year-old, we thought this was a very uplifting book that inspired and encouraged us. We just wished it had been longer and gave many more examples of the amazing things people, of all ages and in all environments, are doing that is making a difference.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fantastic and beautifully illustrated work of children’s nonfiction all about nature and its beauty. From tigers in India and Nepal, to grey wolves and Yellowstone, to more, this is all about how sometimes when we take time to give back to the Earth, miracles can happen.

The author of this collection is a committed environmentalist who wants children to feel hopeful, inspired and active in caring for our world. She shows what can be accomplished by sharing the optimistic stories in this title. Each story is short and accompanied by lovely and engaging illustrations. It will be a good book for children to read on their own or for reading aloud with an adult.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

4.5 Stars

The book starts with a note mentioning that it is printed on recycled paper (I hope the ink they use is nature-friendly too). The author’s note explains the reason behind the book and that there are only a handful of stories in this one.
The limited collection makes it a great introductory book for kids. There is no information overload. The events are presented as little stories. I have to admit that I’m surprised by how well the prose poetry form worked in this one.
The book shares real-life stories about The Children’s Forest Project, saving humpback whales, hatching baby turtles, saving red kites, tigers, eco-farming, etc. The last page has tips for readers to get started with their new journey. I like to think that the publishers use reader feedback because the font size is actually good. I didn’t have to tinker much with the settings or zoom in to read the text. Thank you for this, Quarto!
The content comes in full spread (double spread, or whatever you call it), where the illustrations flow and spread across from left to right. And as always, the illustrations are earthy, adorable, and wonderful. The touch of native rawness blends perfectly with the content. After all, many stories show how things got worse when the indigenous tribes were removed from the land and their traditions disrespected.
I wish a few more events were mentioned at the end (not in detail) so that kids can look up more information and learn from other sources. I wouldn’t have minded a couple of references, either.
To summarize, Happy Stories for Nature Lovers is a short and informative book, a starting point for kids and adults to become eco-conscious and do their bit to co-exist with nature.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Kids and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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P.S: This seems like the right time to mention that Cheetahs were reintroduced in India after they went extinct due to hunting and random killing. Let’s hope the Cheetahs make India their new home and grow in large numbers.