When his mother sends her cubs out to hunt for food for themselves, over-confident Freddy gets into trouble before learning that he's too clever for his own good.

"Freddy and the Lost Baby Deer: A Forest Adventure" is a delightful children's book that tells the story of a curious and compassionate fox named Freddy who discovers a lost baby deer in the forest. With a big heart and a quick mind, Freddy sets out on a journey to help the little deer find its way back to its mother. Along the way, they face a series of challenges, including a rushing river, a steep hill, and a thorny bush. But with determination and teamwork, they overcome each obstacle and move closer to their goal. Written for children between the ages of 1 and 7, this charming story is filled with colorful illustrations that capture the beauty and wonder of the forest. It's a story about friendship, kindness, and the power of perseverance, as Freddy and the baby deer forge a special bond on their adventure together. The book also teaches young readers about problem-solving and resourcefulness, as Freddy uses his wits and ingenuity to overcome the challenges they encounter. Overall, "Freddy and the Lost Baby Deer: A Forest Adventure" is a heartwarming tale that both entertains and educates young readers. It's a perfect choice for parents or caregivers looking to share a fun and engaging story with their little ones, while also instilling important values like empathy and resilience.

Mary Elizabeth Barber (1818–1899), born in Britain, arrived in the Cape Colony in 1820 where she spent the rest of her life as a rolling stone, as she lived in and near Grahamstown, the diamond and gold fields, Pietermaritzburg, Malvern near Durban and on various farms in the eastern part of the Cape Colony. She has been perceived as ‘the most advanced woman of her time’, yet her legacy has attracted relatively little attention. She was the first woman ornithologist in South Africa, one of the first who propagated Darwin’s theory of evolution, an early archaeologist, keen botanist and interested lepidopterist. In her scientific writing, she propagated a new gender order; positioned herself as a feminist avant la lettre without relying on difference models and at the same time made use of genuinely racist argumentation. This is the first publication of her edited scientific correspondence. The letters – transcribed by Alan Cohen, who has written a number of biographical articles on Barber and her brothers – are primarily addressed to the entomologist Roland Trimen, the curator of the South African Museum in Cape Town. Today, the letters are housed at the Royal Entomological Society in St Albans. This book also includes a critical introduction by historian Tanja Hammel who has published a number of articles and published a monograph (2019) on Mary Elizabeth Barber.