Praise for Deborah Hodge, Karen Reczuch and West Coast Wild Babies: Mighty Village Spring Book Picks, 2020 "[A]n absolutely stunning companion to the pairs' earlier work, West Coast Wild: A Nature Alphabet. [W]hether we're high in the trees or low on the forest floor, we not only have a unique glimpse of the natural wonders that abound on the Pacific West Coast but the warm relationships that animal babies share with their parents." -- Globe and Mail "This informative introduction will be especially useful in the Pacific West Coast region, but it has a wider appeal to a broad audience in both locale and age. A succinct and satisfying first look at some fascinating creatures." -- Kirkus Reviews "Through a superb soft palette of watercolour and coloured pencil, West Coast Wild Babies peeks into the majestic wilderness of spring on the northern Pacific Rim." -- Mighty Village "[Hodge's] text may be information but it is poetic and perfectly accompanied by Karen Reczuch's watercolour and coloured pencil illustrations." -- CanLit for LittleCanadians Blog "[A] worthwhile addition to picture-book shelves, especially on the West Coast." -- Booklist "As much as the book illustrates the love that parents show their offspring, the book also makes a case for the pristine natural environment that is crucial for the growth and sustenance of these beautiful creatures.
" -- Vancouver Writers Fest "Stunning watercolor and color pencil illustrations bring the subjects into sharp focus in authentic settings. This series is a wonderful way to foster in young readers an appreciation of the awesome nature of the west coast." -- CM Review of Materials "[A] gentle walk through the rainforests and along the shores of the Pacific North West coast." -- The International Educator Praise for Deborah Hodge, Karen Reczuch and West Coast Wild: A Nature Alphabet: Winner of the Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award "Hodge's forthright narration offers details about familiar creatures . 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 " . skillfully combine[s] instruction and delight, weaving together information and beautiful art.
" -- Quill & Quire, starred review "Each statement is descriptive, informative, and handsomely illustrated with watercolors and colored pencils in expansive double-page spreads." -- Kirkus Reviews "This award-winning author and illustrator team present an elegant introduction to the organisms of the Pacific Rim ." -- School Library Journal.