CCBC Best Books for Children and Teens, Spring 2016 Shortlisted for the Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award "Hodge's forthright narration offers details about familiar creatures like bears, cougars, and orca, but she sneaks in some surprises, too . [Reczuch's] precisely drafted illustrations find majesty and beauty in the creatures, vegetation, and landscapes that make the Pacific Northwest so distinctive." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Skilfully combine[s] instruction and delight, weaving together information and beautiful art." -- Quill & Quire , starred review "Charming and original . an elegant introduction to the organisms of the Pacific Rim." -- School Library Journal "To say the book is simply a nature alphabet is an understatement. Altogether, the 26 selections create a panoramic experience in print--East Coast dwellers will want one of their own." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you and your young readers can't scramble over the slippery Salish rocks yourselves, West Coast Wild will bring the ebb and flow of the Pacific to you.

" -- Canadian Children's Book News " West Coast Wild , a delightful glimpse into this amazing geographic location, belongs in the collection of anyone eager for a taste of the wild west coast of North America. Highly Recommended." -- CM Magazine.