Karen R. Hurd
2 books in the catalogue, published 2012.
Karen R. Hurd is the author of My Sweety, the heartache of loving a deer, and of My Sweety Coloring Book, the two books we carry under her name. Both grow from her bond with animals, especially Colorado's mule deer.
About Karen R. Hurd
We know Karen R. Hurd through her books. We could not find a verifiable biography, and our records give no birth or death dates for her, so we won't invent one. What her books say is that she felt a special connection to animals, including dogs, cats, marmots and wildlife, and above all to mule deer.
Books
My Sweety - the heartache of loving a deer
A 168 page book from 2012 about the author's closeness to Colorado wildlife, in particular a mule deer, and the sorrow that came with it.
My Sweety Coloring Book
A 36 page children's follow-up in which young readers color Karen's artwork and learn about dangerous and friendly animals.
What the books share
Both books center on animals and the people who love them. The larger book is about attachment to a wild deer and the heartache that followed. The coloring book is a follow-up that uses her artwork to teach children which animals to fear and which can be friends.
The subjects this author is catalogued under. Open Library record.
Next steps for readers of this author
Choosing between her two books
My Sweety suits readers who want a longer account, and the coloring book suits children. Our library pages show both, so compare page counts before you order.
Learning from a wildlife agency
If her books make you want to help animals, the CPW feeding page is a good first stop, since it explains what harms deer.
Sharing the work in a classroom
A teacher can pair the coloring book with the species list and ask students to find one animal listed there.
Go deeper
Karen R. Hurd's books center on animals, above all Colorado mule deer. State wildlife guidance helps readers understand the real animals behind the stories.
Mule Deer Species Profile
The agency's description of mule deer ranges, habitat and diet, including that they migrate during the year.
Do Not Feed Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says feeding wildlife is more harmful than helpful and that intentional feeding of deer is illegal.
All Colorado Species
A filterable list of 290 species profiles that includes searches by type, such as mammals.
Good to know
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