Tara's Close Encounter
Join Tara as she explores the zoo with her mom and discovers that reptiles aren’t so scary after all! She learns an important lesson: the things that scare us the most are often the unknown, and education changes everything!
This delightful picture book is authored by Avalea, a twelve-year-old known as the Backyard Nature Ranger. Avalea is passionate about helping others appreciate often overlooked creatures, especially reptiles. She has led campaigns on rewilding backyards, promoting safe mosquito control methods, and was awarded the 2024 Young Conservationist Award from Zoo New England.
Join Tara as she explores the zoo with her mom and discovers that reptiles aren’t so scary after all! She learns an important lesson: the things that scare us the most are often the unknown, and education changes everything!
This delightful picture book is authored by Avalea, a twelve-year-old known as the Backyard Nature Ranger. Avalea is passionate about helping others appreciate often overlooked creatures, especially reptiles. She has led campaigns on rewilding backyards, promoting safe mosquito control methods, and was awarded the 2024 Young Conservationist Award from Zoo New England.
Join Tara as she explores the zoo with her mom and discovers that reptiles aren’t so scary after all! She learns an important lesson: the things that scare us the most are often the unknown, and education changes everything!
This delightful picture book is authored by Avalea, a twelve-year-old known as the Backyard Nature Ranger. Avalea is passionate about helping others appreciate often overlooked creatures, especially reptiles. She has led campaigns on rewilding backyards, promoting safe mosquito control methods, and was awarded the 2024 Young Conservationist Award from Zoo New England.