Animal Tales From the Heart of Idaho

McCall author, Craig Vroom and PLT have teamed up to bring you a playful, beautifully illustrated book that brings Payette Land Trust’s conserved places to life.

Intended for all ages, there are five short stories, each set at a different PLT-conserved property and starring an animal that lives there. Every section features a unique art style by an Idaho illustrator, and the lovable guide Val the Heart pops up with fun facts that tie the stories back to PLT’s mission of Conserving the Heart of Idaho.

What’s to Love

• Kid-friendly stories that spark curiosity about nature and land stewardship.

• Six local illustrators bring gorgeous, diverse art to every section.

• Perfect for families, classrooms, and little explorers who love animals and the outdoors.

Author and Illustrators

Author: Craig Vroom, Idaho’s Top Children’s Book Author of 2015 with Discovering Sharlie, writes adventure stories for young readers and ‘tweens’.  Besides Sharlie, his books include The Tall Trees, The River of No Return, and The Great Salmon River Mystery.  As a lover of the outdoors, Craig strives to combine the mystique and unknown of the world of fantasy with the beauty and realism of nature.  He says he “couldn’t resist” trying to capture the accomplishments of the Payette Land Trust with his writing.

Illustrators: Jane Cropp, Randy Resimius, Heidi Messner, Amy Ruiz, Jack Aitchison, Elyse Anderson