The Hidden Wisdom of Animals

Surprising Things We Can Learn From Nature

Kate Siber

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Wide Eyed Editions
11 November 2025

Wildlife (Children's&YA); Educational: Biology; Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children's book by bestselling author Kate Siber. Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100-500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies. The book's stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colourful pages, explore how:

Owls listen deeplyJellyfish go with the flowAnts create great communitiesSquirrels plan aheadFireflies shine from withinAnd much more Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, support and encourage us in our own lives. Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.

By: Kate Siber
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 278mm, Width: 200mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780711294769
ISBN 10: 0711294763
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kate Siber, author of the award-winning bestseller National Parks of the USA, is a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. She has tried her hand at almost every adventure activity going, and covers the world's wild and remote places as well as environmental and social issues. Her writing has been featured in many publications, including National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men's Journal and The New York Times.

Reviews for The Hidden Wisdom of Animals: Surprising Things We Can Learn From Nature

“Despite the sprawl of information she’s offering, Siber neatly extends the idea of seeking and applying the wisdom of humans as well as animals in service of working with and caring for others.” * School Library Journal *