{"product_id":"the-crane-and-the-keeper-how-an-endangered-crane-chose-a-human-as-her-mate-hardcover","title":"The Crane and the Keeper: How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeeg Pincus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGillian Eilidh O'Mara\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe true story, widely reported on social and in print media, of a white-naped crane who saw her human keeper as her mate--forging a remarkable connection that might just save a species\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curious--except when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didn't see herself as a bird and could not live peacefully--or breed--with others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonian's 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 wasn't going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the crane's trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fans--and anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship tale--award-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeeg Pincus\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for children. Among them is \u003ci\u003eCougar Crossing: How Hollywood's Celebrity Cougar Helped Build a Bridge for City Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Alexander Vidal, which was awarded the Bank Street College Cook Prize. She also wrote the Golden Kite Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWinged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Yas Imamura, which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e called \"a fascinating and inspiring STEAM-driven tale\" in a starred review. Meeg Pincus lives in southern California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Eilidh O'Mara\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, author, and mixed-media artist. She has illustrated several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eWhen God Made the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAll the Colors of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Matthew Paul Turner. Gillian Eilidh O'Mara lives and works in Scotland.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63401516466525,"sku":"9781536232363","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/WzT4p0d5cE9781536232363.webp?v=1770911605","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-crane-and-the-keeper-how-an-endangered-crane-chose-a-human-as-her-mate-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}