The Hidden Wisdom of Animals is a beautiful book for young readers to celebrate over 40 creatures worldwide, and in lyrical reflections, focus on one amazing quality or skill from each that we can learn.
Young readers age 9 and up will enjoy this book, which celebrates over 40 creatures from around the world, with lyrical 100 to 500 word reflections, that each focus on one amazing skill or quality that the animal embodies – and that we can learn from.
Alison Davies lives in Colorado (USA) where she writes books on National Parks, and environmental issues in the world’s wild and remote places.
More Lessons We Can Learn From Wildlife
- Chameleons (flexibility). These creatures change colour to blend into their surroundings, not just for camouflage but also for communication and temperature regulation.
- Salmon (tenacity). They swim upstream against daunting currents to spawn, embarking on an incredible journey. They face predators (bears!) and waterfalls to fast-flowing streams. Yet driven by instinct, they reach their destination.
- Elephants (family). They support their close-knit herds through thick and thin. Calves are cared for by the entire herd, and seniors are respected for their wisdom. They mourn their dead, and revisit resting places of deceased herd members.
- Crows (creativity). They make tools and use sticks to reach food. There is a video of a crow, who wants to crack a nut. So he drops it into a busy road, waits for a car to run over it, then flies down to collect his dinner!
- Arctic Tern (stamina). Each year, this tiny bird travels from the Arctic to Antarctica, a journey of around 70,000km. This bird reminds us that with determination, even the longest journeys can be completed.
- Honey badgers (tenacity). Whether it’s breaking into beehives or facing snakes, the honey badger shows that being bold and persistent, is often the best way to confront obstacles. We can learn to face challenges, with the same attitude.
