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Join Ani as she chases her dream of experiencing snow and learning to ski! Ready to hit the slopes with her?
Alpine Ani is a heartwarming tale that follows Ani, a rare high-alpine critter called an ili pika, as she embarks on a mountain adventure to experience snow and skiing for the first time. Along the way, animal friends help her navigate the mountains and share valuable life lessons.
Ili pikas are real animals, discovered only recently, and are already endangered due to rising temperatures in their mountain home. I hope this story brings attention to the ili pika and the changes brought on by a warming world. But at the same time, the book highlights the universal joys of being with friends . . . and outside . . . and in the snow . . . and last, but certainly not least, the fun sports of skiing and snowboarding.
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Nat Geo article
Nat Geo article
KJ Buckley is an adventurer at heart who discovered her passion for skiing as an adult and now hopes to spark a love for the sport in young readers. After spending seasons from Whistler to Argentina, she created Alpine Ani to bring to life the wonder of snowy winters.
She hopes Ani’s adventure brings a little mountain magic to you—and perhaps to see you on the slopes someday!
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