Review; If You Take Away the Otter by Susannah Buhrman-Deever and Matthew Trueman

Last year I was fortunate enough to recieve an ARC of the picture book If You Take Away the Otter by Susannah Buhrman-Deever and Matthew Trueman through Netgalley. I read it shortly afterwards and today I'll post my review.

Description from Goodreads
When the sea otters disappear, why does their kelp forest habitat disappear, too?

On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to extinction. Without sea otters to eat them, an army of hungry sea urchins grew and destroyed entire kelp forests. Fish and other animals that depended on the kelp were lost, too. But when people protected the sea otters with new laws, their numbers began to recover, and so did the kelp forests. Susannah Buhrman-Deever offers a beautifully written account of a trophic cascade, which happens when the removal of a single element affects an entire habitat. Asides that dig deeper are woven throughout Matthew Trueman’s dynamic illustrations, starring a raft of charismatic sea otters. Back matter includes more information about sea otters and kelp forests, including their importance and current status, the effects of the international fur trade on indigenous peoples, and a list of books and websites for readers who wish to continue to explore.

My Thoughts on the Book
I really enjoyed this book as it has beautiful illustrations and the story is a powerful reminder not to mess with nature and that biological diversity is a good thing. I think a lot of kids would enjoy reading this one and it could also make kids interested in natural science and environmentalism.

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