Books by the author BRENDAN KEARNEY
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee
Brendan Kearney
Buzz away with the bees in this sweet and timely story book that introduces children to the environmental concerns facing our beesFrom award-winning author Brendan Kearney comes the fourth action-packed adventure for Finn and his dog, Skip, that takes them on a wild chase across a park, meadow, and field, as they learn all about bees and what they can do to help them.When Finn and Skip's chores are interrupted by a buzzing sound, they go in search of the source. They uncover the unexpected--a swarm of bees, looking for a place to nest ... in their home! Frightened and worried, Finn and Skip flee. But then they learn something troubling about these fuzzy little insects they are so afraid of ...Offering a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing our bees, grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different ways they can help protect our ecosystems.With its fun, quirky illustrations and ultimately uplifting message, Bee will empower young readers with passion and drive, and will leave them with the thought that there is hope after all. It is simply the only choice for your bookshelf!
Characters: Finn
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bird
Brendan Kearney
An exciting tale about tackling climate change to protect the animalsGrown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they go on a hang-gliding adventure up in the clouds - when all of a sudden Finn's map gets caught around a swan's neck!Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of Bird shows us all the different ways we can help our birds and the environment, through Finn and Skip's adventure.This heart-warming climate change story:- Features lots of practical tips for taking care of the planet, like cycling instead of taking cars, planting trees, and even growing their own vegetables- Taps into growing eco-awareness trend, and shows the benefits of making sustainable decisions- Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment- Is charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping, which helps to make this quite frightening subject matter more approachableWith its playful, quirky illustrations, Bird will empower young readers with passion and drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realise that there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all.More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?If you like Bird, complete the collection with our other titles you'll love about climate change, Fish and Forest.
Characters: Finn
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish
Brendan Kearney
Through this charming story children will become aware of the growing problem of trash polluting the ocean. Fish highlights the issues with a simple and engaging illustrated narrative, and also suggests a solution in the form of recycling.All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is other people's trash. The longer he spends out on the ocean, the more crazy objects he collects! Finn and his dog Skip go home each day with a full boat, but empty tummies.It isn't long before Finn finds a way to reuse and recycle everything he has collected. Pretty soon he makes enough money to make a tasty dinner every day, and under his care the ocean becomes clean, bright, and full of fish again!
Characters: Finn
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Forest
Brendan Kearney
Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help.This book is the ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our forests, featuring colourful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different animals that Finn meets in the rainforest. They'll also learn about how using ethical products can help save the animals.With its fun, quirky illustrations, Forest is the perfect addition to a child's bookshelf. Young readers will love this picture book with a timely and ultimately uplifting message about protecting the world around us.
Characters: Finn
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