Fiddlehead Forest
Will be published approx. on 4. February 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
92 pages
978-1-77840-478-8 (ISBN)
Description
For fans of Narwhal and Jelly, this hilarious graphic novel explores the beautifully diverse ecosystem created by nurse logs.
The second graphic novel in the Little Habitats series, following the beloved Barnacle Bay. Each book in this series explores a different ecosystem, from oceans to forests, and more!
When a tree falls in the forest, Fern is determined to step up and lead a rescue mission to raise it back up to its grand height. With the help of her quirky and ambitious forest friends-Millipede, Moth, Slug, Lichen, and Mushroom-the crew springs to action in search of LOG-ical solutions to restore the tree to its upright position. Will they succeed in their mission? You'll never be-LEAF what happens next!
Designed for kids aged 6-9, Fiddlehead Forest features:
Science-based information about nurse logs and forest biodiversity reviewed by experts
Fun facts about the unique and connected creatures-big and small-in forests
Hilarious and brightly colored graphic style illustrations
Packed with humor, playful puns, and fun facts about nurse logs and forests, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel dives into the fascinating world hidden within this tiny and important ecosystem.
Book 2 in the Little Habitats series!
This series of graphic novels for young readers introduces children to nature's small and vital ecosystems. Full of humor and hijinks, each book in the series features a heartwarming story set in a different habitat, with accompanying fact pages throughout.
The second graphic novel in the Little Habitats series, following the beloved Barnacle Bay. Each book in this series explores a different ecosystem, from oceans to forests, and more!
When a tree falls in the forest, Fern is determined to step up and lead a rescue mission to raise it back up to its grand height. With the help of her quirky and ambitious forest friends-Millipede, Moth, Slug, Lichen, and Mushroom-the crew springs to action in search of LOG-ical solutions to restore the tree to its upright position. Will they succeed in their mission? You'll never be-LEAF what happens next!
Designed for kids aged 6-9, Fiddlehead Forest features:
Science-based information about nurse logs and forest biodiversity reviewed by experts
Fun facts about the unique and connected creatures-big and small-in forests
Hilarious and brightly colored graphic style illustrations
Packed with humor, playful puns, and fun facts about nurse logs and forests, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel dives into the fascinating world hidden within this tiny and important ecosystem.
Book 2 in the Little Habitats series!
This series of graphic novels for young readers introduces children to nature's small and vital ecosystems. Full of humor and hijinks, each book in the series features a heartwarming story set in a different habitat, with accompanying fact pages throughout.
Reviews / Votes
"The puns will definitely be appreciated by the target audience, so be prepared for the jokes at the dinner table! This book is a good combination of fiction and fact that surreptitiously teaches kids about forest ecosystems."-Youth Services Book Review
"Engaging, informative, and rife with wordplay for pun lovers."
-Kirkus Reviews
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Colour illustrations throughout
ISBN-13
978-1-77840-478-8 (9781778404788)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jana Curll is a children's illustrator based on the rainy west coast of Canada and is grateful to live on the traditional lands of the shishalh Nation with her family. She is inspired by the creatures and environment of the local rainforests and the ocean and spends her spare time wandering through winding trails and along rocky beaches. She likes doodling funny maps and sipping strong coffee while her large cat sleeps on her lap. She's also the author-illustrator of Barnacle Bay, the first book in the Little Habitats series also published by Greystone Kids.
Content
CHAPTER ONE: FOREST IMPRESSIONS
CHAPTER TWO: PLEASED TO EAT YOU
CHAPTER THREE: A MATTER OF MOTH-EMATICS
CHAPTER FOUR: AIMING FOR SLUG-CESS
CHAPTER FIVE: HOW ARE YOU LICHEN ME NOW?
CHAPTER SIX: SHROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
CHAPTER SEVEN: STUMPED
CHAPTER EIGHT: OLD LOG, NEW TRICKS
CHAPTER TWO: PLEASED TO EAT YOU
CHAPTER THREE: A MATTER OF MOTH-EMATICS
CHAPTER FOUR: AIMING FOR SLUG-CESS
CHAPTER FIVE: HOW ARE YOU LICHEN ME NOW?
CHAPTER SIX: SHROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
CHAPTER SEVEN: STUMPED
CHAPTER EIGHT: OLD LOG, NEW TRICKS