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Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature

by Alicia Klepeis

Forest wildlife through stories and science

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Forest wildlife through stories and science

Across 15 short bedtime stories, Alicia Klepeis introduces animals and other living things from forests around the world. The subjects range from a squirrel seeking an acorn and a wood frog surviving winter to pangolins, monarch butterflies, walking fish, and an exceptionally long-lived tree. Each story draws on real animal biology or behavior, with a science note afterward explaining the facts behind the tale. That structure pairs imaginative storytelling with brief nonfiction context, giving the collection a nature focus while keeping its information in manageable pieces for bedtime reading.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children who enjoy bedtime stories about animals and habitats
  • Young readers curious about nature and animal science
  • Families looking for short stories with a nonfiction note at the end

Themes

Forest habitatsWildlife and animal behaviorNature-based science learning

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Book overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the world's forests in this beautifully illustrated collection of enchanting 5-minute bedtime stories, perfect for nature-loving children.

Every forest holds a thousand secrets waiting to be discovered as author Alicia Klepeis guides young readers into the heart of the woods, introducing them to the remarkable animals that call these habitats home. From a determined squirrel searching for its hidden acorn to an Alaskan wood frog that freezes itself alive to survive the harsh winter, each tale is a delightful blend of storytelling and science.

Other stories feature elephants, wild cats, pangolins, badgers, foxes, monarch butterflies, otters, walking fish, a tree that can live for thousands of years, and even forest-dwelling penguins! Kristen Adam's impressive illustrations bring these creatures and their habitats to life with vivid detail.

Each story in Secrets of the Forest is based on the real biology and behavior of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the world around them.

The cover features a timeless design with gold foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.

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