Over on a Desert: Count the Baby Animals That Live in the Driest Places

Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in and around deserts like camels that kneel, armadillos that dig, and roadrunners that coo. Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond with nature through curiosity and wonder!

Parents, teachers and gift givers will find:

• a book filled with baby animals from desert habitats.
• educational backmatter about this habitat and the animals that live there.
• a nature book to explore new and beautiful habitats!

The creative art will inspire many projects at home and at school! Kids will explore the desert habitat and learn about baby animals like dingoes and jerboas, and more creatures around the desert habitat in this bestselling book for young explorers!

Marianne Berkes has spent much of her life as a teacher, children's theater director and children's librarian. She knows how much children enjoy "interactive" stories and is the author of many entertaining and educational picture books that make a child's learning relevant. Reading, music, theater, gardening, and cooking have been a constant in Marianne's life. Her books are inspired by her love of nature. Marianne hopes to open kids' eyes to the magic found in our natural world. She now writes full time. An energetic presenter at schools and conferences, Marianne believes that "hands on" learning is fun. Her website is www.MarianneBerkes.com.

Jill Dubin's whimsical art has appeared in over 30 children's books. Her cut paper illustrations reflect her interest in combining color, pattern and texture. She grew up in Yonkers, New York, and graduated from Pratt Institute. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia, including two dogs that do very little but with great enthusiasm.