Description
The true story, widely reported on social and in print media, of a white-naped crane who saw her human keeper as her mateforging a remarkable connection that might just save a species
What was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curiousexcept when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didnt see herself as a bird and could not live peacefullyor breedwith others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonians National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute. Would this be her last chance? Meanwhile, Chris Crowe had also just arrived at the zoo, as crane keeper. It was his job to care for and help breed the birds at the institute. It was clear that breeding Walnut wasnt going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the cranes trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a Smithsonian Kids picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fansand anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship taleaward-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.
Author: Meeg Pincus
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 01/28/2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781536232363
Language: English
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