Toni Ferrara

Butterflies and Birchbark Toni Ferrara

What lessons can the woods teach us?

This is seven-year-old Lois's first camping trip! Her father, a well-seasoned outdoorsman, tries to give her some lessons in adapting to her environment.

Lois has different ideas! What happens to her is a "real-life" situation where she gets lost and needs to improvise quickly! In a thickly-wooded area, every tree looks the same. How will she overcome the fear of being alone? How will she be found?

Children - and their parents - can follow Lois on her journey, and together discover the importance of listening to their elders, observing the world around them and asking lots of questions.