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HOME IN THE WOODS
Stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.
Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.
Key Selling Points:
NYTIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Eliza's debut picture book, Miss Maple's Seeds, was a New York Times bestseller.
AUTHOR'S PERSONAL CONNECTION TO STORY: Marvel is Eliza's grandmother--now in her 90s!
LUMINOUS WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Eliza has truly outdone herself, in stunning artwork that perfectly captures both the larger story of time passing with the changing seasons and the more specific details of the family's everyday life, including diagrams and labels.
POIGNANT, UPLIFTING STORY: Marvel's family starts from a sad place, but bands together to make something wonderful out of what at first seems like nothing.
LIVING OFF THE LAND: Kids will be intrigued by all the details in the art showing the different things the family does during each season to survive in their remote home--where their food comes from, the tools they use, and what they do for fun.
CELEBRATES THE NATURAL WORLD: Marvel and her siblings might not have many material possessions, but they come to love living in their woodland paradise with all the sights, sounds, and experiences that brings.
Eliza Wheeler (http://wheelerstudio.com/) wrote and illustrated New York Times bestseller Miss Maple's Seeds and has also illustrated several picture books (including This Is Our Baby, Born Today by Varsha Bajaj) and novels (including Newbery Honor winner Doll Bones by Holly Black). She grew up in northern Wisconsin in a family of teachers, musicians, and artists. Some of the strongest influences on her creativity have been the wild Wisconsin seasons, canoeing the Brule River, picking blueberries with her grandmother, and digging through the snow with her brothers. She received the SCBWI Los Angeles International Conference Portfolio Grand Prize for her artwork. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Key Selling Points:
NYTIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Eliza's debut picture book, Miss Maple's Seeds, was a New York Times bestseller.
AUTHOR'S PERSONAL CONNECTION TO STORY: Marvel is Eliza's grandmother--now in her 90s!
LUMINOUS WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Eliza has truly outdone herself, in stunning artwork that perfectly captures both the larger story of time passing with the changing seasons and the more specific details of the family's everyday life, including diagrams and labels.
POIGNANT, UPLIFTING STORY: Marvel's family starts from a sad place, but bands together to make something wonderful out of what at first seems like nothing.
LIVING OFF THE LAND: Kids will be intrigued by all the details in the art showing the different things the family does during each season to survive in their remote home--where their food comes from, the tools they use, and what they do for fun.
CELEBRATES THE NATURAL WORLD: Marvel and her siblings might not have many material possessions, but they come to love living in their woodland paradise with all the sights, sounds, and experiences that brings.
Eliza Wheeler (http://wheelerstudio.com/) wrote and illustrated New York Times bestseller Miss Maple's Seeds and has also illustrated several picture books (including This Is Our Baby, Born Today by Varsha Bajaj) and novels (including Newbery Honor winner Doll Bones by Holly Black). She grew up in northern Wisconsin in a family of teachers, musicians, and artists. Some of the strongest influences on her creativity have been the wild Wisconsin seasons, canoeing the Brule River, picking blueberries with her grandmother, and digging through the snow with her brothers. She received the SCBWI Los Angeles International Conference Portfolio Grand Prize for her artwork. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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