“Louie Learns A Lesson” $20
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A children’s picture book about the conservation success story of the Aleutian Cackling Geese
Story and artwork by watercolorist Maureen McGarry
From “The Sandpiper” Newsletter of the Redwood Region Audubon Society, December 2022:
Reader Recommendations:
“Louie Learns a Lesson is gorgeously illustrated and invites children to follow along on Louie’s journey. I love its age-appropriate hopeful message.”
– Colleen McCarthy-Evans, award winning children’s book author/ illustrator
“A heartfelt story about Aleutian Cackling Geese that will inform and inspire all ages.”
-Denise Seeger, Naturalist, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
“Our family loves Louie Learns a Lesson! It hits a trifecta – great information about endangered species told in story form, gorgeous drawings, and local scenes.”
-Gina Rogers, Certified California Coastal Naturalist
“The story includes a gentle and hopeful lesson on the balance of nature. I love this book.”
-Andrea Armin, Public Health Nurse, Environmentalist, Quaker
“A gentle tale with power behind it.”
-Julie Fulkerson, Educator, Musician, Former Elected Representative, Supporter of the Arts
“Louie Learns a Lesson connects children to Humboldt County’s beauty and wildlife. This story brings to life one of the many natural wonders in this county.”
-Cindy Chesbro, Professor of Early Childhood Education
“Local artist/author Maureen McGarry has created a children’s book that belongs in the homes of Humboldt County families.”
-Wendy Rowan, former kindergarten teacher, Children’s Art Academy Director, Executive Director of FIRST 5 HUMBOLDT
“Told with gentleness and an appreciation for learning from our mistakes, you can almost hear the “flap, flap, flap” of the multitude of wings that make the long journey from the Aleutian Islands along the west coast of Northern America.”
-Amy Uyeki, multi-media artist, children’s book illustrator
“I read Louie Learns a Lesson and learned a lot as well. The book made me research further. Perhaps young readers will venture as this story sparks their interest in the natural world.”
–Robert Arena, Graphic Artist
“In an age filled with tales of environmental destruction fueled by greed and ignorance, the book provides a welcome counter-narrative. In addition to wonderful artwork and a delightful story, Louie Learns a Lesson offers its young readers one more precious gift. Hope.”
-Iain Macdonald, Educator and Poet
Maureen McGarry 