Synopses & Reviews
From the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book, ONE COOL FRIEND!
As they wait for the arrival of a new baby, Maita tells her great-grandniece the story of her remarkable childhood. Living sheltered on a lighthouse island with only her parents for company, Maita always longed for a sibling-longed not to be the only child the ragged island knew. And then one icy night, howling winds blew wave after wave against the shore, and from that fearsome storm came a sea chest-a gift that would change Maita's life forever.
From a beguiling Maine legend, newcomer Toni Buzzeo has fashioned this exquisitely lyrical, intimate tale, illustrated in vibrant oil paintings by Mary GrandPre. Together they have created a book of classic beauty and resonance.
Synopsis
Why have one state worth of fun when you can have SIX! Grace and her cousin Camden enjoy a New England holiday, from big-city Boston to tiny coastal and mountain towns in Maine and Vermont. From lighthouse hopping to moose spotting, itandrsquo;s an unforgettable trip!
About the Author
Toni Buzzeo is a
New York Times bestselling childrenandrsquo;s author who grew up in the Midwest and never visited her true homeandmdash;New Englandandmdash;until she was 22 years old. Now she lives in two New England states, in a colonial Maine farmhouse and in a Massachusetts apartment near her new grandson, Camden. Toni is the author of 24 picture and board books including the 2013 Caldecott Honor book,
One Cool Friend, illustrated by David Small. Visit Toni online at tonibuzzeo.com.
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Liza Woodruff lives in northern Vermont with her husband, Tom, and their two children. She has illustrated many childrenandrsquo;s books, including Ten on the Sled (Sterling), If Itand#39;s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! (Sterling), and How About a Kiss from Me? (Dutton). Learn more about her at lizawoodruff.com.