Soon it won a series of awards and a movie was made based on it. The story is told with actual real wildlife photographs rather than drawn illustrations – the authors are renowned professional wildlife photographers.Īt first the animals in the book are all flustered as there’s a stranger in the woods. This wildlife nature story for children was a huge hit and New York Times bestseller when it was published back in 1999.

Now we’re in the southeast of England my kids are just hoping for one snowfall this winter!īut we’ve been imagining and remembering the fun of a winter snowfall by reading Stranger in the Woods by Carl R. The first sight of thick snow on the ground and trees might make parents – like me – think about digging out the car and what to do with my kids at home on a ‘snow day.’ At least that’s what happened after a few blizzards when we were living in the Hamptons in New York State. So, forget about making one in the backyard, instead find a clearing in the woods near the animal tracks. Next step is to look for deer tracks as well as search for any other signs or sights of wildlife.īut…what’s the first thing children want to do after lots of snow? Roll balls of snow to make a snowman. What if I suggested looking for wildlife and building a snowman in the woods at the same time? And if you’re wondering about this combination, I’ll explain what inspired this idea for an adventure.įirst of all you need woods covered in snow. There’s something magical about exploring the woods with children after a snowfall.

Stranger in the woods by carl r sams ii