Jane Kurtz

Chickens on the Loose by Jane Kurtz is a quirky, humorous, and adorable picture book with both regional and national education and gift market appeal. The author is enthusiastic, experienced, and well-connected, adding to the charm of this wonderful read. This book is an excellent rhyming read-aloud perfect for storytimes, reminiscent of classics like Click Clack Moo and Sheep in...

Meet Clara the world-travelling rhino in this adorable picture book based on the fascinating true story of how, in the late 1700s, she showed the world that big animals aren’t scary beasts but noble and intelligent creatures. Clara the Triumphant Rhinoceros tells the story of Clara the rhinoceros, who was born in India in 1738. When she was orphaned as...

There are so many different animals at the zoo, and they each make lots and lots (and sometimes LOTS!) of poo. So what do zoos do with all of that poo? This laugh-out-loud picture book explores all kinds of zoo poo, from cube-shaped wombat poo to teeny tiny worm droppings, and all of the places it ends up, including in...

Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century palaeontology by pursuing her passion in spite of society’s expectations in this delightful (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book biography. The question-and-answer structure is perfect for reading aloud. While other little girls were sipping tea perched on their chairs, Mary Morland was given the freedom to spend her time outside exploring....

Discover the true story of the race between two palaeontologists to find the best dinosaur fossils in this fascinating, fast-paced non-fiction picture book. Who will win the Bone Wars? Did you know that many of the dinosaur skeletons you see in museums are rooted in a scientific battle between two palaeontologists? O. C. Marsh and Edward Cope met in 1863...