Praise for In Search of Tasty Treats 

In Search of Tasty Treats is the first book of three, in the Penny’s Adventures Series, written by Sandy Ecker for the 5-8-year-olds. Penny, a prairie dog, is forewarned by her mother not to wander far from home. Being young and adventurous, she ventures far away while meeting inhabitants of the prairie and sharing tasty treats. She is unaware that a dangerous predator is following her. Can she make it back home before she becomes its “tasty treat?” This beautifully illustrated work of fiction places the reader in the middle of the prairie where you can feel the dry heat from the afternoon sun and experience the lovely sunsets as the temperature begins to drop. Presently, there are no other books on the market about prairie dogs. This is truly a one-of-a-kind book. In addition, the book is a wonderful STEM teaching tool with fun facts about prairie dogs, their diet, habitats, and other inhabitants of the prairie. A must-have book for your library!

Nora Ho (from Goodreads)

Children's picture book author

Penny the Plucky Prairie Dog You will be delighted with Penny’s Adventures: In Search of Tasty Treats! Penny, this determined prairie dog with a precious smile, makes so many friends as she ventures further from her home. I loved all the juicy words Sandy Ecker used like “chit-chattering” and “nuzzles”. Children will get a kick out of guessing the animal lurking near by too! After Penny survives a near miss, you’ll feel warm all over as Penny’s community gives her hugs and nuzzles! Don’t miss the 10 fun facts about prairie dogs and another page with items about the other animal friends as well. Can’t wait for the next book!This beautifully illustrated work of fiction places the reader in the middle of the prairie where you can feel the dry heat from the afternoon sun and experience the lovely sunsets as the temperature begins to drop. Presently, there are no other books on the market about prairie dogs. This is truly a one-of-a-kind book. In addition, the book is a wonderful STEM teaching tool with fun facts about prairie dogs, their diet, habitats, and other inhabitants of the prairie. A must-have book for your library!

Suzanne Steward-Johnson (from Goodreads)

What a charming book! The illustrations are darling, and we love the fun facts in the back about the animals. Living in Colorado, we love the prairie dogs and bunnies, so it is fun to see them star in a story and learn more about them.

Alex (from Goodreads)

An engaging and thoughtful book for ages 4-7, involving the topics of following Mom's directions, danger, and friends who help you to safety! A 2nd grader with good reading skills could read it. I have two grandsons in grades K and 1st and both will definitely enjoy having it read to them :-)

Meg (from Goodreads)

A fun exploring adventure with a prairie dog. Inviting cover leads into an engaging story about a prairie dog and her prairie animal friends. But watch out for possible danger! Colorful illustrations with underground views of prairie dog family burrows and above ground friends. STEAM educational impact for habitat and environmental learning. Fast paced and enjoyable for children and adults.

Digger Dynamo (from Amazon)

Children's book author

Cute story that is also educational. This is a nice little adventure story with easily recognizable animals. At the end there are some fun facts about each of the animals. A quick read for your little animal lovers.

SLG (from Amazon)

Great animal adventure children's story. This adventure story about a prairie dog is a delightful read, especially for young readers. It features captivating illustrations and an engaging narrative that will keep kids entertained while they follow the prairie dog's journey. The combination of great visuals and a charming storyline makes it a fantastic choice for young audiences.

BN (from Amazon)

Penny the plucky prairie dog. You will be delighted with Penny’s Adventures: In Search of Tasty Treats. Penny, this determined prairie dog with a precious smile, makes so many friends as she ventures further from her home. I loved all the juicy words Sandy Ecker used like “chit-chattering” and “glimmering”. Children will get a kick out of guessing the animal lurking near by too. After Penny survives a near miss, you’ll feel warm all over as Penny’s community gives her hugs and nuzzles! Don’t miss the 10 Fun Facts about Prairie Dogs page and another page with items about the other animal friends as well. Can’t wait for the next book!

W. F. Johnson (from Amazon)

Hooray for Penny ... delightful, inspiring, educational. Penny's Adventures: In search of Tasty Treats is a sweet and delightful story. Unaware of the danger lurking on the prairie, Penny bravely sets out alone in search of treats, making new friends along the way. Sandy Ecker does a wonderful job of portraying Penny's innocence, which is so endearing. There are also lessons to be learned. The illustrations of the prairie animals are so lifelike and are bound to capture the attention of kids and adults alike. A definite must-read bedtime story.

Judith Ewa (from Amazon)

Fun story to learn about local wildlife. Our kids really enjoy reading this book. It’s great for them to learn about animals that they see everyday through this fun story.

Lisa M (from Amazon)

In Search of Tasty Treats is an incredible story that genuinely takes you on an adventure. It is also filled with fun facts I did not know about the prairie animals in the book—a treasure for kids and adults.

M. Barnes (from Amazon)

Kids love the characters and the story. Awesome children’s book.

Ike (from Amazon)

Lovely, educational picture book for pre-readers. I purchased it locally and my 4 year old (and I) enjoyed it so much, I wanted to leave a review on Amazon. Recommended!

krisshoppernyc (from Amazon)

A book kids will treasure. "In Search of Tasty Treats" is sure to interest children and entertain and inform them.

Amazon Customer (from Amazon)