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In My Backyard

By Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Ron Broda

By Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Ron Broda

By Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Ron Broda

By Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Ron Broda

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Hardcover $18.95

Mar 13, 2007 | ISBN 9780887767753 | 4-8 years

Ebook $10.99

Nov 24, 2011 | ISBN 9781770491052 | 4-8 years

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    About In My Backyard

    From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother’s milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother’s pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artist Ron Broda’s detailed paper-sculpture art beautifully complements Margriet Ruurs’ lyrical text, and young readers will discover a captivating variety of animals and insects.

    Find the ladybug in each illustration, along with a hidden animal, which becomes featured on the next page. A detailed legend and helpful hints on how to turn your own backyard into an inviting place for animals to live make this book a must-have for wildlife and nature lovers alike.

    About In My Backyard

    From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother’s milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother’s pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artist Ron Broda’s detailed paper-sculpture art beautifully complements Margriet Ruurs’ lyrical text, and young readers will discover a captivating variety of animals and insects.

    Find the ladybug in each illustration, along with a hidden animal, which becomes featured on the next page. A detailed legend and helpful hints on how to turn your own backyard into an inviting place for animals to live make this book a must-have for wildlife and nature lovers alike.

    Also by Margriet Ruurs

    Amazing Animals
    A Mountain Alphabet
    When We Go Camping
    Wild Babies
    See all books by Margriet Ruurs

    Also by Margriet Ruurs

    Amazing Animals
    A Mountain Alphabet
    When We Go Camping
    Wild Babies
    See all books by Margriet Ruurs

    About Margriet Ruurs

    Margriet Ruurs is the author of many books for children, including Wild Babies and A Mountain Alphabet. She has a Masters Degree in Education and has spent her adult life both writing books for children and teaching children about books…. More about Margriet Ruurs

    About Margriet Ruurs

    Margriet Ruurs is the author of many books for children, including Wild Babies and A Mountain Alphabet. She has a Masters Degree in Education and has spent her adult life both writing books for children and teaching children about books…. More about Margriet Ruurs

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $18.95
    Published by Tundra Books
    Mar 13, 2007 | 32 Pages | 10 x 8 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780887767753

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Nov 24, 2011 | 32 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781770491052

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    Praise

    “In brief text and lavishly colorful illustrations, Ruurs and Broda demonstrate the diverse abundance of wildlife that frequents our backyards…Ruurs’ new book reflects her admirable desire to help children learn to appreciate the majesty of their natural surrounds…Recommended.”
    —CM Magazine

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