When The Storks Came Home

When The Storks Came Home is a children's book about reintroducing the white stork to the Knepp Estate, a UK native bird that was brought back from extinction. Eight-year-old Beanie is determined to find a way to bring them back, with the help of other villagers. Beautiful illustrations help bring this powerful and important story to life, teaching children about conservation and their environment in an accessible way.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: The Ivy Press

When The Storks Came Home is a delightful and fictionalized account of the successful white stork reintroduction at the Knepp Estate. The white stork, a native bird to the UK, has made a remarkable comeback after being brought back from the brink of extinction last year.

In this captivating second picture book by bestselling author and renowned conservationist Isabella Tree, we meet eight-year-old Beanie, an avid bird lover. Beanie discovers that enormous white storks once roamed her own village, but were hunted to extinction in the UK over 600 years ago. Determined to bring these magnificent birds back, Beanie embarks on a mission to reintroduce them.

However, reintroducing a vanished species is no easy task. Storks possess the remarkable ability to fly hundreds of miles, making it insufficient to release them into the local countryside alone. Beanie, with the support of her fellow villagers, devises a clever plan to ensure the storks' return and establish a permanent presence in their village.

Through beautiful illustrations, this powerful and important story comes to life, captivating children and teaching them about conservation and their environment in a relatable and accessible manner. Ivy Kids, a brand committed to rewilding children and nurturing creativity, presents this captivating tale in beautifully sustainable printed books.

Ivy Kids books are not only visually stunning but also environmentally responsible, being printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they are sold.

Praise for Isabella Tree's first picture book, When We Went Wild, has been pouring in. Chris Packham, renowned naturalist and BBC Wildlife Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, described it as "a charming inoculation of pure wild life—just what Dr. Earth ordered." BBC Wildlife Magazine also praised the book, stating, "This book would sit brilliantly on any nature-loving child's bookshelf." National Geographic Traveller praised it as "charming," while Pam Ayres, a Sunday Times best-selling author and presenter, expressed her love for the book, stating, "It actually made me cry."

In conclusion, When The Storks Came Home is a delightful and educational tale that will captivate young readers and inspire them to champion conservation. Through the captivating story of Beanie and her quest to reintroduce the white stork, this book teaches children about the importance of preserving and protecting our natural world. Isabella Tree's storytelling and beautiful illustrations make this a must-read for children and adults alike.

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 235 x 276 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711272774