Nestor's Adventures: I Like Colorado! - Paperback

by Maciej Sojka (Illustrator), Agnieszka Sakra (Illustrator), Dave Woolever (Author)

Nestor's Adventures: I Like Colorado! is a children's picture book about a little dachshund named Nestor who begins his search to find his lost friend, Little Turtle. Along the way, Nestor is introduced to various historical and iconic symbols of Colorado. Professor Butterfly follows him and explains to the reader all of the interesting animals, trees, flowers and sites Nestor has seen and met. In addition to learning about historical sites and state symbols significant to Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West, readers are also introduced to key leadership concepts to include encouragement, teamwork, positive attitude and perseverance.The narrative is geared for 1st grade reading levels while the Professor Butterfly comments are geared to 3rd grade reading level. So join Nestor on his adventure and help find Little Turtle too!

Author Biography

Dave Woolever was born in Frederick, Maryland and grew up in Ravenswood, West Virginia. He graduated as an education major from Shepherd University. He earned a masters degree in education from East Carolina University and a masters degree in history from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. As a professional educator, Dave teaches leadership, history and ethics on the university level. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Dave is actively engaged in the Denver community where he volunteers in the prescription pet therapy program at Children's Hospital-Colorado with his dog, Nestor. Through this experience, Dave's passion for children's picture books was ignited. "I Like Colorado!" is his first book in the series of Nestor's Adventures educational picture books. Visit www.nestorsadventures.com for downloadable coloring sheets, games, and puzzles, and be sure to find your "Nestorness" today and everyday!