"No matter whether it’s day or night, it’s always a good time for a story. And the very best stories you’ll ever hear – are true. They’re unfolding right now, in nature all around." Kids will be amazed by these incredible stories of people coming together to understand and protect a variety of animals who share our precious planet.

From outstanding conservation efforts to wholesome community projects, this newest addition to the joyful Happy Stories series is a cheerful compendium of true animal stories from around the world . This anthology is a warming reminder of the good things happening in the world of animal conservation . It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news.

But Happy Stories for Animal Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help animals thrive . The stories are told in a narrative style, and each one focuses on the positive initiatives in action and the happy results – leaving readers uplifted and glad of this magnificent planet and the amazing animal friends we share it with. Stories include: The Wildebeest Wander – the story of the yearly wildebeest migration and the efforts of the Maasai community to create a wildlife corridor.

The Jungle Jewel – the story of the rare Javan rhino and the rangers who watch over and protect it. Flying Back From Extinction – the tale of the reintroduction of the Northern Bald Ibis to Europe and the human ‘foster mothers’ who help raise these rare chicks. Disco in the Deep – how scientists discovered the White Shark Café – an underwater oasis of life.

Beary Hungry – the story of the American Grizzly Bears wh