The Happy Hunter by Roger Duvoisin Other illustrated book for ages 8-10

illustrated book for ages 8-10 introduces kids to the forest through outdoor activities

and Peter Piper as a pug on two legs

Makes a great birthday or Christmas gift for nature and outdoors loving boys or girls

-- Publishers Weekly

author of Birdology

The Happy Hunter by Roger Duvoisin Other illustrated book for ages 8-10One fine day, Mr. Bobbin dons his hunting outfit and heads into the forest. Fully equipped and ready, he's forgotten one thing that he's a hunter, as well as a vegetarian, who cannot hunt because of his great love of animals. Curiously, this is a true story. When first published in 1961, the real happy hunter had been "hunting" for 25 years. "First published in 1961, this endearing picture book for 3 to 8 year olds doesn't read as any sort of pacifist