Ocean Buddies Life in the Salty Seas Author:Dabney Miller Philabaum and Nancy Lenches Alegret The Earth Buddies series introduces children to unique regions of the earth by presenting distinctive animals and plants in an engaging and disarming manner. By referring to the inhabitants as buddies, we strive to encourage a sense of familiarity, acceptance, and guardianship. We hope the Earth Buddies storybooks play a part in displacing fea... more »r or disinterest with a curiosity and knowledge that will make our children caring stewards of the living world.« less