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Two Beautiful and Very Different Children’s Books by Local Authors

Written by Annie Runyon
My Friend Hootie by F. Eugene Hester
Eugene Hester is a talented writer, photographer and teacher. He lives in Wendell, not far from the swamp where his story is set. He introduces his picture book:
“… The wild barred owl that I have named Hootie lives in that swamp and

I visit him there. He and I have been friends for more than seven years. We have developed a great relationship. When I call, he comes and I give him a fish. This is the story of how this amazing and trusting relationship developed between a human and this beautiful bird.”
Illustrated with the author’s beautiful photos, this gentle and true story will delight the whole family.  Available from local bookstores (support local!)  and Amazon. (Remember to use smile.amazon.com with Wake Audubon as your designated non-profit.)

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Nature Illustration for Kids -Techniques in ink, graphite, watercolor

and gouache for 7-12 year olds illustrating the natural world.  by Bob Palmatier
Bob Palmatier is a science teacher, artist and the author of a series of children’s picture books about our endangered North American turtles.
Nature Illustration for Kids is a delightfully illustrated book full of ideas and techniques to use indoors, as you learn the art of illustrating natural subjects.