Books with author Greg Ritchie

A baby grizzly bear named Bella suddenly finds herself homeless, hungry and alone. Then the wonderful staff of Montana Grizzly Encounter offer her a safe new home and loving family. This is her story (in her own words) about her new life and family at Montana Grizzly Encounter. Enjoy her touching story and the adorable photos of Bella and her new family in her new home.

Taevon is a young grizzly bear living in Valdez, Alaska. While his mother is catching fish for dinner, Taevon wanders off and becomes lost. Don't worry! Taevon does find his way home. He also learns important lessons about making safe and wise choices along the way. This story contains positive life lessons for children and outstanding wildlife photography that will entertain both children and adults alike.

A grizzly bear cub named Taevon is taken on an educational field trip by his mother. During the trip, Taevon encounters a variety of animals from around the world. His mother uses these encounters to teach Taevon that all animals are “the same, but different” and should be accepted as they are and treated with respect and kindness. The foundational concepts of acceptance, respect and kindness are portrayed in this wonderfully written and strikingly photographed story. Your children will especially enjoy the photos of the dog who has a driver’s license and the mother brown bear and her four cubs snuggled together in restful slumber.

Alexis is a student at Birdville Elementary School. Like all students at her school, Alexis is a bird. She is a bird who has embraced the concepts of using kind words, being a good friend and practicing teamwork. She displays all of these concepts in this delightfully written and beautifully photographed story that ends with a delivery of plate-sized cinnamon buns by a dog who apparently has a driver’s license. The rewards of teamwork are truly sweet!