Zander Stays

Zander the goose decides to stay in the winter instead of going south. He needs to find a way to survive the harsh climate and finds a northern animal whose winter adaptation works for him. The book "Zander Stays" by Scot Ritchie and Maureen Fergus explores how Zander's animal friends adapt to their winter environment with humor and charm.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 36 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Pajama Press

Every year, as winter approaches, geese return south to escape the cold and snow. However, Zander, a goose, decides to stay this year. He must learn how to survive the harsh winter climate. Should he follow Bear's suggestion and put on a thick layer of fat? Or should he snuggle up with friends like bats do? None of his furry friends seem to have the right answer for Zander, but he is determined to make the best of a freezing situation.

Luckily, one such animal arrives just in the nick of time. This animal walks on two snugly booted feet. Zander is amazed and asks the animal how it manages to survive in the winter. The animal explains that it has a special coat that keeps it warm and that it eats a lot of food to keep its energy up.

Zander is inspired by the animal's adaptation and decides to try it himself. He starts eating more food and building up his fat layer. He also learns how to build a warm nest and how to find shelter from the wind and snow.

As the winter months pass, Zander becomes more and more comfortable in his new environment. He even starts to enjoy the snow and the cold. He spends his days exploring the winter landscape and playing with his new human friend.

One day, Zander and his human friend are out in the winter wilderness when they come across a group of geese that are heading south. Zander is curious and asks his friend why the geese are leaving. His friend explains that the geese are preparing for the winter and that they need to find a warm place to stay.

Zander is impressed by the geese's preparation and decides to follow their example. He and his human friend start planning for the winter and make preparations to stay warm and safe.

In the end, Zander learns that there are many different ways to adapt to the winter environment. He also learns that it is important to be prepared and to be willing to try new things. Zander Stays is a charming and heartwarming story that teaches children about the importance of adaptation and the value of friendship.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 236 x 265 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781772782967