“A Porcupine’s Promenade- An encounter in the winter woods”

Schools:  Kennebunk Elementary, Mildred Day, Kennebunkport Consolidated   Amount: $4382.28   Name of Applicant: Joy Russo-RSU21 District Library.

All RSU21 first grade students will read the book, ‘The Porcupine’s Promise, An encounter in the winter woods.’ Through this simple book narrative, young children will learn about survival, adaptation, and respectful human interactions with nature. Students will then experience nature first-hand by participating in a field trip to The Center For Wildlife in York, Maine. Finally, the book’s illustrator will visit all three schools for an art experience.