Animals are amazing -- and often amusing. Hooded seals blow big red " balloons" out of their nostrils; ravens toboggan head first down snowbanks; grizzly bears snorkel through rivers to catch salmon; and wolves, even if six kilometers apart, can communicate by howling. Ten wild animals are brought to life inside this book, not only with incredible facts like these, but with collections of old stories told about the animals from different cultures around the world: There's a story from Japan about a whale meeting a Buddha; one from Africa about how bats became night creatures; a story from Canada, Norway, and Sweden explaining why bears have short tails; and more. Illustrated throughout with lifelike and light hearted drawings, Why Seals Blow Their Noses is an extraordinary book that entertains while it informs, stimulating children's imagination in amusing and educational ways. And why do seals blow their noses? Well, scientists think they may do it for the same reason kids will love this book: it's fun! Awards Our Choice (Awarded by the Canadian Children's Book Centre) 1993 - Why Seals Blow Their Noses

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Diane Swanson has been researching and writing nature books for children for over 25 years. Her work has been recognized with many awards, including the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. Her titles have been regularly selected for the “our choice” list by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. A frequent guest speaker at conferences on nature for kids, she lives in Victoria, B.C.

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