Baker, Jeannie
Desert Jungle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781406387872
- author:
- Baker, Jeannie
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Walker Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 28.9 x 22.4 x 1 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Children's, Non-Fiction, Science & Nature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Desert Jungle follows Chico as he spends his holiday with his grandpa in the desert, a place that initially fills him with fear. Grandpa aims to change this by showing Chico the secrets and wonders of the wild.
As they explore together, Grandpa teaches Chico about the plants and animals that inhabit the desert, including ocotillo, cholla, cirios, pin cushion, and fishhook. Through his grandpa's guidance, Chico begins to appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural world.
The story encourages a sense of respect and responsibility towards the environment, highlighting the value of watching, waiting, and listening for all the life that exists in this desert home.