Butterflies, birds, and a fluffy squirrel romp in this delightful book as they take the child who travels with them through the pages into their view of the world. As the pages turn, children will realize that the animals all around them are part of a shared world of wonder, and that nature is a marvel for them to love. Through verse and softly woven educational ideas, illuminated by rich illustrations, the result of this little gem is a classic message that will enrich children for years to come.
About the Author
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ms. Harkrider is now a resident of Houston, Texas, with her husband. She has taught in three states in both public and private schools in Spanish and English. She has created programs for several schools in Elementary School Spanish, and created a ten week program for Carolina’s Medical in Spanish which she taught for eight years at night. She has taught AP Writing and Composition, and Honors English as well as being on committees for the creation of the IB program in her school. She later worked for Lonestar Community College in the communications and student services departments. A lover of the performing arts, she has appeared on stage in professional theater in Charlotte, NC and was the Kid’s Club Host for the PBS station there. Her acting was expressed in television commercials, as she was principal in forty local, regional and national commercials. Her two grown children are married and she has five grandchildren.
