In song that sings with radiant cadences and rollicking rhymes, award winning author and illustrator Ruth Heller has discovered the spirit and antics of twelve of the Galapagos Islands most strange and fascinating creatures. This is now available in paperback. It has lavishly illustrated gallery showcases, the giant tortoises for which the islands were famously named, as well as the sea lions, both land and marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and numerous kinds of sea birds, including the rare and exotic blue footed boobies.
While the poems and pictures are loads of fun, they also convey a wealth of information about these creatures habits and habitats, along with a believeable sense of their presence. This one of a kind volume is sure to catch the attention wildlife lovers for all ages.