Nature Study Buddies
Book 3
Leigh's Wheelie Adventures
By Charlene McIver
Illustrations by Claudia Gadotti
Published November 2022
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A school nature study project makes Leigh anxious as he attempts to keep up with his more able-bodied classmates.
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After discovering an easier way to complete the exercise, he embraces nature rather than attempting to climb a tree with his friends.
An uplifting story of friendship, inclusion, and self-awareness.
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Yike! What's that on the back of my chair? Leigh gasps and turns quickly to snap a picture.
'I can't use my body or my legs to help me if I fall,' Leigh says glumly.
'I'm staying on the ground tonight.'
'What's this?' Cosmo asks Tara as he removes a squashed caterpillar from her hair.
Nature Study Buddies
wins 1st Place in
Eight Categories in the
Outstanding Creators Awards
2023 Spring edition.
Beautiful illustrations by talented
Claudia Gadotti.
"Claudia Gadotti’s art is breathtaking on both a technical and aesthetic level, lush colors combining with perfectly weighted brushstrokes to create indelible, realistic scenes."
...Reedsy Amazing Children's Book Illustrators.
