Orangutan Houdini
Drawings from Moretown Elementary School — inspired by ORANGUTAN HOUDINI
Kids have power to influence international wildlife issues
First posted on 2015-01-21 Kids’ voices are powerful. They think about what CAN be done, instead of why it can’t. That’s why I love it when I’m asked “what can I do to help?” It’s a great question, with some great answers. For kids, I think the easiest thing to start with is to share…
Read MoreIndie bookstore Bear Pond Books includes ORANGUTAN HOUDINI in list of Best Nonfiction Children’s Books for 2014
Bear Pond Books: Best of Nonfiction Books in 2014 (preK-9th grade) We’re happily reading dozens and dozens (100 actually) books to prepare for our in-store Materials Review for educators that’s happening October 3rd from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Turns out, there are all sorts of fascinating true stories to read about – was learning…
Read MoreKids’ Home Library review calls ORANGUTAN HOUDINI a book that “wows”
Kids’ Home Library: Books About Intelligent Animals Emphasize Creatures’ Importance Nov 7, 2014 Lee Littlewood Fu Manchu the orangutan is so smart, he outwits zookeepers time and time again. Tsaki the donkey turns his working-animal status into beloved family member, while GQ the quail is curious and venturing. Kids love reading about intriguing animals; the ones…
Read MoreBlog calls ORANGUTAN HOUDINI delightful and perfect for learning about primates
First posted on 2014-11-30 Thrilled by latest review of my book ORANGUTAN HOUDINI which calls it a “delight” and “perfect as a jumping off point for learning about primates and endangered animals.” Joy Makin’ Mamas blog says: “As a story book, this is delightful all by itself. As a jumping off point for learning about primates,…
Read MoreSy Montgomery endorses Orangutan Houdini
First posted on 2014-11-22 Honored my new picture book ORANGUTAN HOUDINI is endorsed by author & adventurer Sy Montgomery. Hear her TEDx talk about how animals think and feel.
Read MoreExaminer.com Review: Orangutan Houdini’ by Laurel Neme — Exploring the intelligence of animals
‘Orangutan Houdini’ by Laurel Neme: Exploring the intelligence of animals September 18, 2014 8:11 PM MST Orangutan Houdini by Laurel Neme Rating: 3 stars Children will love “Orangutan Houdini” by Laurel Neme, and adults will also enjoy this story based on the very real adventures of Fu Manchu, an orangutan who repeatedly escaped from his…
Read MoreExaminer.com reviews Orangutan Houdini
Examiner.com loves my new book Orangutan Houdini, saying that children will love this exploration of animal intelligence based on the true adventures of a mischievous orangutan.
Read MoreConversations Live with Cyrus Webb
Author Laurel Neme discusses ORANGUTAN HOUDINI on Conversations LIVE Host Cyrus Webb welcomed Laurel Neme to Conversations LIVE on September 10, 2014 to discuss her love of wildlife, the success of her book ANIMAL INVESTIGATORS and the new book out this year ORANGUTAN HOUDINI. Go to episode. Check Out Environment Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio…
Read MoreKirkus reviews Orangutan Houdini
Kirkus reviewed my new book ORANGUTAN HOUDINI, calling it “an interesting exploration of animal intelligence for budding zoologists.”
Read MoreHow do orangutans move?
Ever wonder how an orangutan’s movements compare to those of other great apes? In this video you can see the differences as movement coach Terry Notary demonstrates how gorillas, chimps, and orangutans move in the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
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