VERNON, Texas, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's author Colby Becknell Hardison has published a delightful picture book that follows the charming story of Sammy Skunk and Rocky Racoon – two friendly critters who cross paths on a farm and spend a blissful day playing, eating, and enjoying their budding new friendship.
In "Animal Acres," Hardison uses the story of Sammy and Rocky to illustrate to children the wonderful things individual uniqueness can bring to relationships. Sammy and Rocky's friendship encourages kids to take a chance on making new friends, even if it feels hard at first. "Animal Acres" was originally inspired by Hardison's experience watching his cats befriend local wildlife after a drought limited the critters' access to natural resources and sent them looking for food and water on his property.
"Making friends is such an exciting part of childhood. I really wanted to find a way to emphasize how our individual differences can make our relationships with others more exciting and adventurous," Hardison said. "I also want to help ignite a love of the environment in young people, as I've long been passionate about animal rescue and rehabilitation. There is an entire world of wildlife and nature just waiting to be discovered if only we took the time to enjoy it."
Ultimately, Hardison's book reminds readers that every person has a special "something" that they can bring to their relationships with others, allowing them to cultivate rich, diverse, and dynamic friendships as they grow up. "Animal Acres" also encourages kids to slow down, absorb the magic of nature, and take time to observe all the wonderful creatures that can be found on adventures outside.
"This is a very cute story about how a raccoon and a skunk become friends," a reader wrote in a five-star review of the book on Amazon.
"Animal Acres"
By Colby Becknell Hardison
ISBN: 978-1-6641-3874-2 (sc); ISBN: 978-1-6641-3873-5 (e)
Available through Xlibris, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon
About the author
Colby Becknell Hardison enjoys working in the field of animal rescue and rehabilitation. Hardison has several years of experience doing volunteer work with wild and domestic animals, and he has managed a small sanctuary in his hometown of Vernon, Texas. In addition to working with the local wildlife population, Hardison has also rehabilitated and rehomed several stray cats and dogs. He was first published at age 17 and was nominated to the Phi Theta Kappa honor fraternity in college before eventually obtaining his bachelor's degree in metaphysical sciences. To learn more, please visit http://www.animalacresfarm.com.
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