We turn our heads, and what do we see?
The neck of a giraffe poking through a tree.
Giraffes are giants who are sneaky thieves
of Mother Nature's acacia trees and leaves.
An African safari is a page away in this educational storybook for adventurous children! Lifelike illustrations, coupled with upbeat rhymes, take young readers to the watering hole to meet hippos, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and elephants.
For the curious child who loves exotic animals, Safari Bound is more than a bedtime story-it's the answers to your child's burning questions:
How much does a hippo weigh?
Up to how many miles can a lion's roar be heard?
What do rhinos eat?
Using their in-depth knowledge of South African animals, mother-daughter duo Maryann and Caroline Deignan leave your child with an itch to explore!
Maryann B. Deignan holds a BS in Education from Bridgewater State College and has spent over 40 years as a teacher to children of all ages and abilities, including special needs. In 1987, Maryann opened a childcare center, Kids-A-Lot Country Day School, a nurturing environment aimed to stimulate young minds. Kids-A-Lot received National Accreditation several times throughout Maryann's tenure. Maryann was a founding board member of the Clover Foundation, a preschool that services impoverished children in Kampala, Uganda. Although Maryann has recently retired, she is committed to continuing her passion of educating young minds and hopes that her stories will ignite a spark in the imaginations of children everywhere. Maryann is the proud mother of four grown children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends on Cape Cod. Maryann enjoys going to the beach, traveling, reading, walking, crafting, and laughing over a good meal. Maryann resides in Charlestown, MA, with her husband of 34 years, Chris.
Caroline Deignan, Maryann's daughter, has also loved working with and caring for children over the last twelve years. Finding passion in working in preventative health initiatives for children and adolescents, Caroline pursued her BA in Public Health studies from Elon University. An avid traveler, Caroline moved to Cape Town, South Africa in 2016 to continue her public health career, attending the University of Cape Town where she received her Masters in Public Health. Caroline is now working in the public health sector in South Africa. Caroline enjoys being outdoors, whether it's hiking, cycling around the peninsula of South Africa, or swimming and surfing. She has recently tried new hobbies such as woodworking, beekeeping, and crafting. Like her mom, she loves good food with friends and family. Above all, Caroline cherishes the time she is able to spend with her family, whether it's in Boston, Cape Cod, or South Africa!
Emma Duncan-Brown was born and raised in South Africa. She is a formally trained Graphic Designer and Illustrator, and graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2014. She is currently living and working as a designer in London in the pharmaceutical sector. She enjoys pursuing her passion of illustration in her free time, cooking and scouting for the best almond croissant that the UK has to offer.
