{"id":8799,"date":"2026-01-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8799"},"modified":"2026-01-21T10:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:54:50","slug":"uncover-the-show-me-states-hidden-creatures-and-critters-in-amazing-missouri-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/uncover-the-show-me-states-hidden-creatures-and-critters-in-amazing-missouri-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"UNCOVER THE SHOW ME STATE\u2019S HIDDEN CREATURES AND CRITTERS IN AMAZING MISSOURI ANIMALS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ST. LOUIS, MO \u2014<\/strong> Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its newest local interest book, Amazing Missouri Animals<\/em><\/strong>,<\/strong> by Carolyn Mueller Kelly<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that a bird with the best sense of smell of any animal that has ever lived and a reptile that can breathe out of its butt both live in Missouri? Explore the lives of Missouri\u2019s five venomous snakes, clever canids, and a salamander known affectionately as a \u201clasagna lizard\u201d in the pages of this book. From black bears to bluebirds, Amazing Missouri Animals introduces young readers to the weird and wonderful wildlife of our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From special species to a few famous individuals, this book is a field guide for explorers and animal lovers alike. Local author and zookeeper Carolyn Mueller Kelly brings to the page animal observations from the perspective of a lifelong nature nerd. Let this book be a guide for both discovering and celebrating the remarkable animals all around us, in our own Missouri home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amazing Missouri Animals <\/em>is available wherever books are sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOK DETAILS: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazing Missouri Animals<\/em>, by Carolyn Mueller Kelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBN: 9781681065991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hardcover, 8.5 x 9, 96 pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$27.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolyn Mueller Kelly is the author of several books on St. Louis and Missouri, from their history to their natural wonders. She has spent the last two decades working at the Saint Louis Zoo and learning everything she possibly can about animals. As a lifelong carnivore lover, her favorite amazing Missouri animal is the coyote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPCOMING EVENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. \u2013 1: 00 .pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearth and Soul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9640 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, 63124<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 14, 1 – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barnes & Noble – West County Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, April 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirkwood Public Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation & Book Signing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Reads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

401 Lafayette St. Washington, MO 63090<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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