The Children’s Book Series about animals in the desert southwest
by Ana Lewis and Corinne Lewis
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Hiss, Sigh, Squawk!
Did you know that kingsnakes are nonvenomous and can eat rattlesnakes? Or that Gambel’s quail like to take dirt baths? When you read Hiss, Sigh, Squawk! to your children, they’ll discover interesting facts while enjoying a day in the life of a playful kingsnake, a peaceful desert tortoise, and a very confused quail family
Hiss, Sigh, Squawk! is the second book in the Under the Desert Skies series featuring animals from the Arizona desert. Inspired by famed children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle, Ana Lewis and her sister-in-law Corinne Lewis create books with paper images that bring the magic and wonder of the Southwest desert to young readers.
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Did you know javelinas are nearly blind or that pack rats like to collect treasures and live in pee palaces? When you read The Stinky, Curious, and Disgusting, you’ll find out all kinds of interesting and fun facts about the animals living in the Southwest.
The Stinky, Curious, and Disgusting is the first in the Under the Desert Skies book series inspired by famed children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle. Together, Ana Lewis and her sister-in-law Corinne Lewis create books with creative paper images that bring the magic and wonder of the desert Southwest to young readers. The Stinky, Curious, and Disgusting features fun stories about javelinas, western screech owls, and pack rats. The stories are based on the authors’ true experiences and will bring laughter and joy while teaching simple lessons to children.
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“Babies are called ‘reds’ due to their coloring” – from the Javelina Fun Facts. Each animal has a list of Fun Facts at the end of their story, so children can learn and laugh about our desert animals.
REVIEWS
“This is a delightful little book. I live in the desert southwest and enjoyed the stories and learning more about the creatures that live nearby. Lovely fun artwork too!” – Susan
Sweet, fun, and beautiful!
“What a sweet, fun, and beautiful book for kids (and adults) who love SW animals and varmints! Highly recommend!” – Judy
For younger and older children they will love the art and the cute story
“If you are into Eric carle art work you will love this books inspiration of art with a desert twist. If you never been to desert this will give you a little look at our animals and how pretty our desert is. My favorite is the curious with the cute little owl. Love this book I really recommend this book the children will have a laugh with the stories.” – Heidi
Under the Desert Skies in the News!
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Meet the characters
Javelina
Western Screech Owl
Packrat
Kingsnake
Desert Tortoise
Gambel’s Quail
Meet the AUTHORS
Ana Lewis is a designer, artist, and author. She lives in Tucson, Arizona, and was inspired to write the Under the Desert Skies series by her love for the Sonoran Desert and her grandchildren’s curiosity about their surroundings.
Corinne Lewis is an artist who grew up in France and relocated to Tucson, Arizona thirty years later. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and taught young children for thirty-seven years. She loves painting, drawing, and creating collages.
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