Product Description
by Leslie Pinto (Illustrator), Robert McClellan (Editor), Jill Heinerth (Author)
Chester the Manatee and the Very, Very, Terribly Bad Itch follows the life of a gentle manatee that faces struggles from a very annoying itch. He reaches out to a young girl who helps him discover the cause of his problems. The little girl helps Chester by teaching people about keeping water clean. Chester the Manatee supports children who feel different, embrace their special characteristics. The book celebrates unique kids as remarkable people who help teach others about important issues.
Author Biography
A pioneering underwater explorer and filmmaker, Jill's photography and writing have been featured in prominent publications around the world. In recognition of her lifetime achievement, Jill was awarded the inaugural Medal for Exploration. Established by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the medal recognizes singular achievements and the pursuit of excellence by an outstanding Canadian explorer. Recognizing a lifetime devoted to water advocacy, Jill was awarded the Wyland Icon and Sea Hero of the Year awards. Jill is a motivational speaker, prolific author of numerous books on technical diving and pioneer in the field of technical rebreather and cave diving. She founded www.WeAreWaterProject.com to spread water literacy and information that helps people to become better stewards of our water resources. Jill's website www.IntoThePlanet.com tells her prolific exploration story.
