Susanne Strauss is the award-winning author and photographer of Little Jewel’s Remarkable Journey, a children’s picture book about a baby Allen’s hummingbird. She had the wonderful opportunity to observe and photograph hummingbirds that had nested and raised their young in her garden. Her photographs inspired the story of Little Jewel. Susanne displays her hummingbird photographs at the local library and gives presentations on baby hummingbirds at schools and nature stores. She also created Sunnystyle Books to publish children’s books on nature and animals, inspiring a love of nature in children. Susanne enjoys traveling to national parks, photographing wildlife, and backyard birding.
“A very sweet tale of the hummingbird and how she grows / an interesting story / the photography is well-done / kids 6-8 will like this a lot.”
Amazon Review
“The charming photos in this beautiful little book will delight young readers and quite possibly launch them on their own remarkable journey--as bird-watchers.”
Monique Rea, Hummingbird Rehabilitator, Jewels of Nature Organization
“Your photography is beautiful. It represents the beauty and intricacy of how an Allen’s hummingbird’s nest is so specially designed to support her chick while it matures until fledging. It will be enjoyed by children and those who appreciate hummingbirds.”
Amazon Review
"Featuring real photos, this book showcases a baby hummingbird daily as it grows from a small hatchling until it leaves the nest. The text fits well with the pictures to describe what happens each day making it a great educational tool.”