Chelsea Skye, Nature Spy

Endorsements

“Chelsea Skye has imagination, pluck, and kindness in her heart as she decides how to manage life in isolation during unprecedented times. Young readers and listeners will root for Chelsea as she explores creative ways to turn boredom into action, sparked by awareness and an interest in nature and fueled by a desire to be helpful, hopeful, and kind.”

   ~ Judy Bradbury, author of the award-winning Cayuga Island Kids chapter book series

“This book empowers readers to transform their lives by simply observing and engaging in nature. Whatever is going on in our human world, beauty and wonder await just outside the window. Readers will discover ways to grow their compassion and empathy, and they will be reminded that sometimes hope is (literally!) a thing with feathers. Lovely!”

   ~ Irene Latham, author of Wild Peace and This Poem Is a Nest

“A delightful peek into the lives of one family during ‘the year the world turned upside down.’ Young Chelsea Skye becomes a ‘spy’ who observes everyone and everything closely with intense curiosity. Readers will delight in the surprise she discovers and shares with her busy family.”

    ~ Lester Laminack, author of Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous Egg and Saturdays and Teacakes

“Chelsea Skye, Nature Spy is a delightful story that reminds us of the beauty and wonder to be found in nature, and of how important it is to disconnect from technology in order to really see it. This was something many people did during the pandemic, but many have forgotten this simple pleasure since life has mostly returned to normal. Moore’s beautifully lyrical language combined with Simpson’s kid-friendly illustrations add up to a refreshing reminder of what we can find when we really look and listen.”

   ~ Kara Navolio, author of Everybody Can Dance! and Maggie Discovers the Rainbow

“Chelsea Skye, Nature Spy highlights a lesson that hopefully everyone learns when facing troubled times: there is joy and adventure and connection everywhere, no matter what, if you slow down and look carefully.”

   ~ Kate Roberts, literacy consultant at kateandmaggie.com

“This is a story that every child can relate to. All children find themselves bored at some time or another when parents and siblings are too busy to play. Chelsea uses her imagination to chase away the boredom and in the process teaches an important lesson of kindness to her whole family. This is such a sweet story of benevolence and hope for children of all ages (and parents too!).” —Goodreads, Emily Peace Harrison, author of I’d Rather Be Me