Otter Twin Magic

In this childrens book twin otter boys discover a magic rock and a magic stick in a Northern California forest and learn that they can only use them for the most important purposes. Written and illustrated by a scientific illustrator this colorful story includes many Northern California animals (insects fish amphibians birds and mammals) artfully rendered with a blend of biological accuracy and whimsy. Species making an appearance on the pages include: River Otter North American Badger Western Gray Squirrel North American Raccoon Broad-footed Mole Black Swift American Dipper Scrub Jay American Goldfinch Marsh Wren Belted Kingfisher Allens Hummingbird Rough-skinned Newt Pacific Giant Salamander Pacific Tree Frog Rainbow Trout Flag Crayfish Broad-banded Forest Snail Alfalfa Looper Moth Common Whitetail Dragonfly and California Dancer Damselfly.