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In a Cave

Written by Heather Ferranti Kinser
Illustrated by Bonnie Kelso

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Work up an appetite for cave popcorn as you journey into a subterranean world filled with dazzling cave formations and cave-dwelling creatures! 

Join two young explorers and their trusted guide as they head off on a wonder-filled underground adventure. Slip through crevices, creep through passageways, and stop to admire the beauty of a fascinating ecosystem. From stalactites and stalagmites, to dripstone, shelfstone, and pearls - there is something to discover at every turn. Troglobites, glow worms, spiders, and bats make your acquaintance before your return to the light and familiarity of places above. 

With a lyrical, rhyming text, and illustrations that illuminate and bring warmth to an otherwise dark and damp environment, IN A CAVE is sure to please science and nature lovers of all ages. 

October 3, 2023

Key Concepts

STEAM learning (natural sciences), spelunking, exploration, rhyme/meter and environmental stewardship.

Additional Details

  • 8.5 x 11 inches
  • 32 Pages
  • Ages 4 to 8
  • Trade ISBN: 9781957655185
  • Ebook ISBN: 9781957655192

    • Reader Reviews

    • ★★★★★

      “An inspiring companion story for lessons about diverse ecosystems. With its unique focus on caves and guided exploration, this hybrid book fuels the imagination with its smooth, poetic rhymes that will intrigue any novice geologist.”


      ~ School Library Journal (Jul. 2023)

    • ★★★★★

      “With a lyrical, rhyming text, and illustrations that illuminate and bring warmth to an otherwise dark and damp environment, "In A Cave" is a kid friendly, fun and fascinating journey into a subterranean world filled with dazzling cave formations and cave-dwelling creatures! Of special interest to children ages 4-8 who enjoy environmentally themed picture books, "In A Cave" is a highly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for young readers.”


      Midwest Book Review (Sept. 2023)

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