The Hidden Wisdom of Animals: Surprising Things We Can Learn From Nature

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

The Hidden Wisdom of Animals connects us to the wonder and magic of animals that can live beneath our very noses – even in the heart of busy towns and cities – while learning about their inspiring behaviors.

Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children’s book by bestselling author Kate Siber. 

Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths, and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies. 

The book’s stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colorful pages, explore how:

Owls listen deeplyJellyfish go with the flowAnts create great communitiesSquirrels plan aheadFireflies shine from withinAnd much more

Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes, and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, inspire, and encourage us in our own lives.  

Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.

About the Author

Kate Siber, author of the award-winning bestseller National Parks of the USA, is a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. She has tried her hand at almost every adventure activity going, and covers the world’s wild and remote places as well as environmental and social issues. Her writing has been featured in many publications, including National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men’s Journal, and The New York Times.Kaitlynn Copithorne is a visual artist whose work explores the connection between nature, folklore, and magic. She illustrates for music festivals, magazines, and public art collections and lives in Calgary, Canada.