Raccoon On His Own

Illustrated by Jim Arnosky
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When a baby raccoon is swept downstream in an abandoned canoe, he feels afraid. But soon he notices all kinds of things he has never seen before, and from the safety of his little boat, he begins to explore the world around him. Paralleling the exciting-and often frightening-experience of a child's first adventure away from home, Raccoon On His Own offers little ones a glimpse of being on their own for the very first time.
JIM ARNOSKY is a self-taught artist and naturalist who has has written and illustrated over 100 nature books for children. Kirkus Reviews called his work “first-rate natural history for the youngest.” Jim divides his time between Vermont and the Florida Keys. Learn more about his work at jimarnosky.com. View titles by Jim Arnosky
"Enormous appeal for young children.  It's hard to imagine a more ideal book to read to a group... it offers just the right amount of tension with a reassuring resolution." -School Library Journal

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When a baby raccoon is swept downstream in an abandoned canoe, he feels afraid. But soon he notices all kinds of things he has never seen before, and from the safety of his little boat, he begins to explore the world around him. Paralleling the exciting-and often frightening-experience of a child's first adventure away from home, Raccoon On His Own offers little ones a glimpse of being on their own for the very first time.

Author

JIM ARNOSKY is a self-taught artist and naturalist who has has written and illustrated over 100 nature books for children. Kirkus Reviews called his work “first-rate natural history for the youngest.” Jim divides his time between Vermont and the Florida Keys. Learn more about his work at jimarnosky.com. View titles by Jim Arnosky

Praise

"Enormous appeal for young children.  It's hard to imagine a more ideal book to read to a group... it offers just the right amount of tension with a reassuring resolution." -School Library Journal

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