The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching: Tips for Spotting Nature Outdoors

Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4

Get to know the wildlife in your garden with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help your outdoor friends.

Make a difference to the local wildlife with the ideas and tips in this informative, hands-on book. Help the animals around you by creating a safe place where they can thrive. Discover how important these creatures are to the environment.

Activities will help you get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying creepy-crawlies, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker. You can even design your own garden, with tips on planting the right plants to create a safe space for animals.

With plenty of advice from the brilliant wildlife expert and TV personality Dan Rouse, this fun yet educational book is a perfect introduction to animal conservation and protection. The Children's Book of Wildlife celebrates local habitats and teaches children about the challenges animals face and what we can do to help. Whether you love nature, enjoy gardening, or simply want to do your bit to help local wildlife, this delightful book is full of practical information and fun activities.

Soon you will know all about mammals, creepy-crawlies, amphibians, reptiles, and birds, and their needs. Watch as they visit your local area! How many animals can you spot?

About the Author

Dan Rouse is a passionate presenter, wildlife conservationist, and ornithologist from Swansea, Wales. Growing up on the South Wales coastline, she developed a passion for coastal birds and wildlife. Dan is widely respected in the birding and Welsh community for her ornithological and conservational work. She currently writes for Bay Magazine Swansea, features frequently on BBC Radio Wales/Radio Cymru, and presents for S4C Hansh, fronting videos on wildlife and wildlife science.

Dan launched the Wild Space project in 2017, showing the diversity of wildlife that can be found in gardens, and this project has been shared across numerous platforms, including YouTube, BBC County Focus, and BBC Radio Wales. She has shared her passion for wildlife on TV programs, and tours the UK giving talks and doing live shows at festivals.

Author Residence: Wales, UK

Author Hometown: Wales, UK