Maureen McQuerry is an award-winning children's author, poet, and
teacher. She is a former middle and high school teacher with a
specialty in gifted education and has a master's degree in early
education. In 2000 she was awarded the McAuliffe Teaching
Fellowship for Washington State. Maureen currently supervises
student teachers for Washington State University.
Robin Rosenthal is an illustrator and art director. She has
illustrated Two Dogs on A Trike and the Big Ideas for Little
Philosophers series of board books. She grew up in Connecticut and
now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. You can see
more of her work at robinrosenthal.com
“McQuerry explains in clear, straightforward diction, tracing
[Rachel Carson's] thoughts on nature from childhood onward, with
interspersed questions directing the audience to consider their own
paths: 'What part of nature do you like to watch and learn about?'
. . . Plants the seeds of environmentalism for listeners new to the
subject.” —Publishers Weekly
“This inspiring board book will teach the littlest readers that
curiosity can lead to great things — and that everyone can make
small choices that make a big difference.” –Mighty Girl on
Ecosystems with Rachel Carson
Praise for the Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists
series:
"This valuable series introduces young readers to celebrated
environmentalists, describing their awareness and care for nature
as children to their inspirational work as adults to protect the
Earth. . . Children need to hear these names early on." —School
Library Journal on Conservation wth Jane Goodall
“This inspiring board book is the perfect way to show young
animal-lovers how they can make the world a greener place.” –Mighty
Girl on Conservation with Jane Goodall
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