Overview
What was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curiousāexcept when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didnāt see herself as a bird and could not live peacefullyāor breedāwith others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonianās National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute. Would this be her last chance? Meanwhile, Chris Crowe had also just arrived at the zoo, as crane keeper. It was his job to care for and help breed the birds at the institute. It was clear that breeding Walnut wasnāt going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the craneās trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fansāand anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship taleāaward-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.
This book title, The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate, ISBN: 9781536232363, by Meeg Pincus, Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, published by Candlewick Press (January 28, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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