Anita Sanchez

Anita Sanchez’s award-winning books sing the praises of unloved plants and animals: dandelions, poison ivy, bats, tarantulas. She loves to explore the under-appreciated wild places of the world, from glaciers to mud puddles.

Years of field work and teaching outdoor classes have given her firsthand experience in introducing young readers to the terrors and joys of nature. Many of her books come from real experiences on real nature trails.

New Titles in 2025

SCAT: The Amazing Science of Wildlife Poop

A Sky That Sings: A picture book about a blind child who seeks out the songs of birds.

Hello, Puddle!

(Spring 2022)

Splash into this nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers.