{"title":"Jennifer Verdolin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Verdolin\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and engaging texts that explore the natural world and its educational significance. Her works often blend accessible science with captivating storytelling, encouraging readers to deepen their understanding of animals and ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Verdolin's books provide thoughtful perspectives on wildlife and human interaction, making complex subjects approachable for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raised-by-animals-by-jennifer-l-verdolin-9781615193448","title":"Raised by Animals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery species can surprise us: Chimps have a knack for minimising temper tantrums, and owl chicks have a remarkable gift for sharing. A prairie vole knows exactly when his stressed-out partner needs a massage. And anyone who considers reptiles \"cold-blooded\" should consider the caecilian, a snakelike animal from Kenya: After laying eggs, the mother grows a fatty layer of skin, which her babies eat after hatching (\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e one of the book's many lessons from the wild to be tried at home!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Verdolin challenges our often counterproductive beliefs about what families ought to be like and how we should feel. By finding common ground with our furry, feathered, and even slimy cousins, we can gain new insight on what \"natural\" parenting really means—and perhaps do a better job of forgiving ourselves for those days when we're \"only human\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Affirm Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010605789420,"sku":"9781615193448","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781615193448-raised-by-animals.jpg?v=1785153786"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennifer-verdolin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}