children's book about a manatee and her self-discovery

Oh Mother Nature's treasure are priceless. In this book we learn all about Manatees, and what they need to survive. Mikie the grandson of Miss Molly the head teacher shares even some of his deepest secrets about the life of being a manatee. The students learn new words such as sustainable habitat, sub spieces, even what vegetarian means.The classroom learns all about habitats and why each and every living creatures habitat needs to be respected and understood. They venture out of the classroom and explore natural habitats on their first fieldtrip of the school year.

The strange-looking sea mammal called the manatee is a gentle creature. This book invites readers to imagine themselves as a manatee living its slow-moving, quiet life. Readers will picture themselves with algae and barnacles growing on their skin, coming up to take a breath every few minutes, and always searching for a tasty plant to eat. Cute and colorful photographs of manatees support the fascinating text, and the Florida manatee's struggle to stay alive is closely examined.

From time to time I dream, that I'm a manatee, undulating underneath the sea.

Molly is the Grandmother Manatee to Mikie. Every night before Mikie goes to sleep, she tells him one of her enchanting stories. She shares stories her Grandparents told her as they visited the wetlands, rivers and the vast salty Ocean. One night Mikie, had a bright idea. He would like to keep the stories alive for generations to come and together, they will teach others the lessons and go on field trips to wetlands, rivers, oceans, the rain forest and all the places Mother Nature has created. The ocean was alive with excitement and on the first day of class there was not an empty seat in the classroom. Please follow us as we go on fieldtrips, learn about the ocean, and the environment that surrounds her. Find out ways we can all work together with the goal of making the World a better place for the next generation. Always remember that if we do not have plants we do not have oxygen to breath. Remember if we do not have water to water the plants all oxygen is lost. Most importantly remember it is up to all of us to spread the passion, and wisdom. We need to continue to share the stories our Grandparents told us and continue to pass on the history of our unfolding miracles that our environment provides. Never forget that we are today's pioneer.

Tilly loves to play pranks on everyone around her, but when her family decides to turn the tables Tilly needs to decide if she should change.

"Manatees are huge sea mammals. These big, wrinkly creatures are strong but swim through the ocean slowly. Learn all about these amazing mammals."--Page 4 of cover.