“Even now, less than five percent of the ocean has been seen, let alone explored or even mapped with the same precision we have mapped the land, the moon, Mars or Jupiter.”
Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue
Oceans Alive! – Book 2 in the Kid in a Kilt Series
$2 from each book ordered on this site goes directly to Mission Blue, the organization founded by famed oceanographer and environmental activist, Dr. Sylvia Earle. who has graciously endorsed and written an introduction to Oceans Alive!
Guided by a magical pod of dolphins, the kilt-clad Daniel and his friends see first-hand the true impact of plastics and other pollutants in oceans and waterways, and resolve to take action. Oceans Alive! is an exciting and engaging story bursting with teachable moments that empower young people to work with their friends and within their communities to improve the environment.
Includes 10 fun ocean-related activities for young environmentalists!
Kid in a Kilt Series (reforestation) – Book 1
This book is endorsed by Manoj Gautam, Director, Jane Goodall Institute of Nepal.
What better way to make the world a better place than to empower youth to create their ideal future? In this engaging story, Daniel, our superhero kid-in-a-kilt turns deforestation turns to Reforestation!
The new edition includes more engaging activities and suggestions for home-schoolers & teachers. We can’t imagine a better way to teach children how to become an environmental superhero than to get them involved in caring for their environment!
If you would like to become a beta-reader or review books in the series, please contact the publisher.
“My 8 yr old grandaughter has the book. When she got it she did not put it down until she read the entire book. She took it to school and everyone loved it! It’s best thing since Dr.Seuss and has a great theme for children. The illustrations are wonderful!” -Brad
Meet Daniel
I am busy every day learning about the world around me and how I can protect the environment.
But I can’t do this alone. I need you and your friends to help me turn DE-forestation to RE-forestation! We can all make a difference when we recycle and repurpose and reuse.
You can be an Environmental Superhero, too!
Hi! I’m Daniel and I’m glad to meet you.
I am busy every day learning about the world around me and how I can protect the environment.
But I can’t do this alone. I need you and your friends to help me turn
DE-forestation to RE-forestation! We can all make a difference when we recycle, repurpose, and reuse.
You can be an Environmental Superhero, too!
I am busy every day learning about the world around me and how I can protect the environment.
But I can’t do this alone. I need you and your friends to help me turn DE-forestation to RE-forestation! We can all make a difference when we recycle and repurpose and reuse.
You can be an Environmental Superhero, too!
Hi! I’m Daniel and
I’m glad to meet you.
I am busy every day learning about the world around me and how I can protect the environment.
But I can’t do this alone. I need you and your friends to help me turn DE-forestation to RE-forestation! We can all make a difference when we recycle, repurpose, and reuse.
You can be an Environmental Superhero, too!
“My 8 yr old granddaughter has the book. When she got it she did not put it down until she read the entire book. She took it to school and everyone loved it! It’s best thing since Dr.Seuss and has a great theme for children. The illustrations are wonderful!” -Brad
Daniel's Activities
Upcycled Tree Art
Let’s make the world a more beautiful place by creating art! You can create Upcycled Tree Art using discarded items around your home. Use your imagination to create your masterpiece. You can even use natural items you find outdoors, such as leaves, sticks, pine cones, and more. CLICK HERE
Silent 60 Seconds
Shhhhhhhhh! Do you hear that? Find a comfortable place outdoors to sit and close your eyes. Take a couple of deep breaths and listen. What do you here? Is there a bird singing in a tree? Do you hear the wind whispering to you? CLICK HERE
Recycling Relay Race
Get a few friends together and have a Recycling Relay Race! Fill a bin with mixed items that are ready to go in your recycling bins. The goal is to get all the items properly sorted for recycling. Once you have everything is sorted it’s ready to head to the landfill! CLICK HERE
Environmental Superhero Reporter
A Environmental Superhero Reporter helps others understand the today’s issues and introduces the Friends of the Earth that are working to help protect our environment. Find a scientist, park ranger, oceanographer or other person who is helping the environment and ask them questions. Give your interview to your teacher, your local paper, or you can start your own blog! CLICK HERE
Dear Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall has taught the world more about chimpanzees than anyone else in the world! Would you like to ask her a question or just say hi? Write a letter to Dr. Jane Goodall and get a response from Dr. Goodall, her staff at the Goodall Institute, or from an Environmental Superhero like Daniel! CLICK HERE
Plant A Tree
Plant a tree and watch it grow! Create a journal to keep track of your tree’s growth. Daniel would love to see the tree you plant. Upload a photo to our gallery and we will add your name to our tree! CLICK HERE
Guess My Animal
Grab a friend and have them ask you questions to see if they can guess your animal. Where does your animal live? What kind of foods does it like? Does it have fur, feathers, scales feathers, or somehting else? CLICK HERE
Rock The World
Collect rocks and paint pictures or messages on them. Leave them around town. Your rock will help brighten someones day. CLICK HERE
The lovely Liliana, a force of nature just like Daniel, gives her honest assessment of The Mystical Magical Abracadabracal Daniel McDougal McDouglas McFly.