Passionate Slugs & Hollywood Frogs: An Uncommon Field Guide to Northwest Backyards

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Summary: Everything I Didn't Know About the Critters In Our Yard
Review: I enjoyed "Passionate Slugs & Hollywood Frogs" because the writing style made it fun to learn about the skunks, juncos, mice, etc., who live in and around our yard. The information was easy to understand and entertaining. It is the kind of book that I can read myself and share with my grandchildren. I really enjoyed it.

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Summary: Everything I Didn't Know About the Critters In Our Yard
Review: I enjoyed "Passionate Slugs & Hollywood Frogs" because the writing style made it fun to learn about the skunks, juncos, mice, etc., who live in and around our yard. The information was easy to understand and entertaining. It is the kind of book that I can read myself and share with my grandchildren. I really enjoyed it.

Rating:
Summary: Everything I Didn't Know About the Critters In Our Yard
Review: I enjoyed "Passionate Slugs & Hollywood Frogs" because the writing style made it fun to learn about the skunks, juncos, mice, etc., who live in and around our yard. The information was easy to understand and entertaining. It is the kind of book that I can read myself and share with my grandchildren. I really enjoyed it.

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Summary: Beyond recognition: the secret life of your back yard
Review: Mosquitos, grey squirrels, juncos -- most of us take these ordinary neighbors for granted and find our interest is piqued by more esoteric wildlife. The charm of this book is that it takes the creatures that we recognize already and can expect to see in our own yards, in parks, or hovering above a busy interstate and reveals the unique habits and foibles of each. Other essays shed light on the natural (and unnatural) history of common northwest plants including scotch broom, lawns, and the dreaded blackberry, and even go on to bring our attention to the skies. Each essay can be read independently, or the whole can be devoured at one sitting. By focussing on the mundane, Patricia Lichen and her talented illustrator Linda Feitner increase our appreciation of the richness of our environment.

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Summary: Beyond recognition: the secret life of your back yard
Review: Mosquitos, grey squirrels, juncos -- most of us take these ordinary neighbors for granted and find our interest is piqued by more esoteric wildlife. The charm of this book is that it takes the creatures that we recognize already and can expect to see in our own yards, in parks, or hovering above a busy interstate and reveals the unique habits and foibles of each. Other essays shed light on the natural (and unnatural) history of common northwest plants including scotch broom, lawns, and the dreaded blackberry, and even go on to bring our attention to the skies. Each essay can be read independently, or the whole can be devoured at one sitting. By focussing on the mundane, Patricia Lichen and her talented illustrator Linda Feitner increase our appreciation of the richness of our environment.

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Summary: Passionate Slugs and Hollywood Frogs
Review: Pat Lichen weaves fascinating scientific information with humor, personal experience, and heartfelt tenderness for the natural world. Linda Feltner's drawings gently accentuate the essays. I'd recommend these books as enjoyable reading and good reference for any household in the Pacific Northwest.

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Summary: Passionate Slugs and Hollywood Frogs
Review: Save your money!! Not even worth buying used. If a field guide is going to be uncommon then it should be full of heart. Lacking this it should have basic info with at least a chuckle. I was left feeling MS Lichen never left her car and read better descriptions of Chickadees from grandma's diaries. Do not be conned by Linda Feltner's good field sketches and the sales package. This book is bought for the illustrations only!

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Summary: Passionate slugs & Hollywood frogs
Review: Save your money!! Not even worth buying used. If a field guide is going to be uncommon then it should be full of heart. Lacking this it should have basic info with at least a chuckle. I was left feeling MS Lichen never left her car and read better descriptions of Chickadees from grandma's diaries. Do not be conned by Linda Feltner's good field sketches and the sales package. This book is bought for the illustrations only!

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Summary: I LOVED this book!
Review: This is a WONDERFUL series of essays full of fascinating facts, and is written with great humor. I especially loved the personal touch of the stories. And I think you don't necessarily have to live in the Pacific Northwest (like I do) to enjoy this book--many of the species are found across the country. Anyway, I highly recommend it to anyone who cares about the natural world or wants to learn more about the plants and animals around us.

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Summary: Charming book!
Review: Wow. I especially liked the info about the chickadee and how the author described feeding them by hand. The info about the opossum made me laugh out loud. This is a must-have book for nature lovers in WA & OR.