Monday, January 11, 2010

Whooping Crane Activity Book Gets Great Review!

Marcia Davis, bird enthusiast and Birdlife columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel, featured Operation Migration's Whooping Crane Activity Book in her column on Sunday. The article reviews the contents of the book, describes why the ultralight-led Whooping crane migration is an "against-all-odds" feat and explains why, as author and illustrator, I believe this story is a great way to inspire young minds to use their imaginations to help wildlife.

The activity book is being distributed free to classroom educators (plus $10.00 shipping) or can be ordered individually for a cost of $3.00 plus shipping. To order, visit Operation Migration's merchandise page.

And while you're there, visit the Operation Migration field journal to see the latest developments in the migration. The Whooping Crane Class of 2009 arrived in Florida today! If the weather cooperates, half of the class will arrive at their destination in St. Marks tomorrow and the other half will continue on to Chassahowitzka NWR.
Soon these twenty young Whooping Cranes will add their numbers to the wild migrating population of Whooping cranes in the east. What a great way to celebrate the power of imagination!

5 comments:

  1. I continue to be amazed at your incredible photos and beautiful work. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments!

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  2. Thank you, Cindy! And thank you for your visits and comments.

    I just found the wonderful review of your exhibit and sculpture:
    http://www.fayobserver.com/Articles/2009/12/06/956960

    The sculpture is wonderful. Congratulations!

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  3. Here is the full link again:

    http://www.fayobserver.com
    /Articles/2009/12/06/956960

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  4. Bravo, Vickie!!! This is soooo thrilling. I can't thank you enough for encouraging young minds and hopefully old dogs that can learn new tricks when they try :)

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