Sea Otter Rescue (Wildlife Rescue) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 13, 2016

Love this book! All of Suzi's book are fabulous- I highly recommend them!

Thanks to net galley.com, Suzi Eszterhas and Owlkids Books for the advance copy for my honest review.Sea Otters are an endangered species, native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean and consider yourself luck if you've seen one in the Wild.While this really is a Kids book. I still found it interesting to read Sea Otter Rescue, as a Kid I thought Otters in general regardless of the type were pretty interesting to read about and fascinating to watch even if in captivity in Zoo's.The coolest thing about my time working for Terminix in Maine. Was getting to see a North American River Otter, eating fish by a river next to a Big Apple Convenient Store were I stopped for lunch.Sea Otter Rescue is about the Alaska Sea Life Center, located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska and how they rehabilitate Sea Otter's.Sea Otter Rescue is the third in a series, were young readers learn about Wildlife Rescue. Author Suzi Eszterhas an award winning Wildlife photographer.She takes you inside the Alaska Sea Life Center to learn how the facility takes in Sea Otters as Orphans, sick or injured from all over Alaska and the surrounding area and rehabilitates them.The sick or injured adults get nursed back health wise, ultimately will be re-released back into the wild and the ones they can't end up finding homes at Zoo's or Aquarium's.Found it educational reading about the 24hour a day process they do to take care of the young orphan Sea Otters due to the importance it's first six months of life.For the first six months of their life in the Wild, their mom teaches them everything they'll need to know to survive in the wild and thus they are the most critical.The Center tries to recreate that with them using human interaction. Based on the time the young orphans spent with their mom's, when they first arrive at the Center depending on their age.A few end up being released into the wild but the majority of them end up finding homes at Zoo's and Aquarium's. Which ultimately is a better life for them, since they wouldn't be able to survive in the Wild.While it's a Kids book, it's still a decent read, you just knew to remember who it's written for and it definitely a great gift for a young reader.

Sea Otters are an endangered species, native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. While many people never see a Sea Otter in the wild, they are out there. When a sea otter is injured or washed ashore (usually young ones) one place where they are taken and looked after is the Alaska Sea Life Center, located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska. This book details how they are taken care of and rehabilitated. Author Suzi Eszterhas an award winning Wildlife photographer who takes us on a tour of this facility and shares the sea otter's rescue and rehab. The end of the book talks about conservation, as well as what we can do to save wildlife (i.e. reducing pollutants, cleaning up rivers and streams etc.). The photographs that accompany the text are wonderful. You just want to grab on and give these animals a great big hug. I can see children wanting a sea otter as a pet after they read this book. I love that a portion of the royalties from the sale of this book will go to the Alaskan Sea Life Center. A great book for animal lovers, those interested in endangered species and conservationists. This is a children's book, but I learned things from it that I did not know. I recommend this book to be in all school libraries. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

This third in a series of books about rescuing wildlife focuses on the needs of sea otters. Due to severe hunting, natural disasters, and oil spills, the sea otters of Alaska are in trouble. But thanks to the efforts of the Alaska SeaLife Center in Alaska, they are making a comeback. This book highlights the individuals who work at the Center helping orphaned sea otters get ready to return to the sea (whenever possible). I enjoyed reading about the work of these dedicated individuals and the amazing work they do. The gorgeous photographs and readable text make this a perfect book for young animal lovers or those interested in careers working with animals. Books like this one also show how humans can help the earth and its creatures rather than hurting them.

Although this book is designed with a younger audience in mind, I found it delightful to read and educational in terms of learning about both sea otters and the Alaska SeaLife center. The book details some of the steps that are taken when a sea otter pup arrives at the center including how the pups are fed; the incredible level of care they need to receive and what will happen next for the pups depending on how old they were when they arrived at the center. It was fascinating learning about what the sea otters eat; their high levels of intelligence and about some of the features that make them so interesting. Lots of adorable pictures accompanied the book which I enjoyed seeing as wellThe book also outlines ways in which those living in areas with sea otters can help reduce the potential hazards for sea otters. Recommended for anyone to read a copyI was provided with a copy of this book through NetGalley

This book is published toward the elementary age range, but I feel that it is perfect for anyone that wants to know more about Sea Otters or the Alaska SeaLife Center. This book describes how Sea Otter live, as well as, how they arrive at the SeaLife Center. The reader is also given reasons why an otter may or may not be released back to the sea. Wonderful images to go with the text! Everyone should read this book!*Be sure to buy this book, as a portion of the money goes to the Alaska SeaLife Center!*Thank you Owlkids Books and NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book, which made this honest review possible.