Saturday, February 15, 2020

Winter Reading 2020 Anteater Adventure

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In her True Tales of Rescue series, Kama Einhorn visits the Caves Branch Lodge, where Ella has been rehabilitating anteaters for 10 years. Abi, the most recent tamandua visitor, was rescued by humans who found him on the forest floor with a broken leg and injured eye. Abi narrates the story of how Ella became an anteater expert and all the wok she does to help him recover and return to the wild. Photos show the enclosures, food, and antics of Abi as he slurps up termites and chows down on avocados and dragon fruit. Back matter includes an interview with Ella, tips on how to draw an anteater, a glossary, and a guide to some words in Kriol (spoken in Belize). Woven into the narrative are facts about how anteaters live in their natural habitat. 

Perfect for middle grade fans of narrative or creative nonfiction, those researching animals of Central America, and readers interested in animal sanctuaries and rescue efforts.

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