Tom Yerserki's book "Meadowlands: A Wetlands Survival Story," has been chosen as one of The New York Times Notable Children's Picture Books of the Year.

Tom writes that he has been thrilled and gratified by the attention the book has received, and that he is "hopeful for all the attention to our beloved, imperfect estuary and intricate ecology."

The link is here. Congratulations, Tom!

If you have not seen this book, what are you waiting for? It's for sale in the Meadowlands Environment Center's "Tideland Treasures Gift Shop" and at a book store near you.