Fiddlehead Forest - (Little Habitats) by Jana Curll (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

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 shíshálh 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.