Lush, dreamy, and wonderfully told…
A young girl’s journey through the wild teaches her that home is much bigger than she ever imagined in Shooltz’s charming picture book. Kate has just moved and is feeling a little sad and lonely. This new town is unfamiliar, and she misses her friends and her old house. But when she goes for a walk through the woods, she learns she’s been at home all along. Shooltz uses rhythmic, rhyming text to build a sense of wonder as Kate journeys forward, making it a joy to read aloud. Kate’s growing understanding mirrors the way kids absorb big ideas—through experience, repetition, and a little help from the world around them. Tiny details, such as the scent of pine, the crisp feel of a pinecone, the salty ocean spray, bring Kate’s adventure to life, making it easy for the young readers to step into her shoes. Winona Kieslich’s illustrations are enchanting. She beautifully contrasts deep greens of the forest with vast blues of the ocean, and her animals are full of personality, including the watchful owl and the playful whale. The Sequoia, with its magical presence, is stunning.
A warm, beautifully illustrated tale that reassures children (and maybe even grown-ups) that wherever they are, they’re already home.
Pub date October 15, 2024
Kate the Earthling LLC
ISBN 979-8990587700
Price $18.21 (USD) Hardcover, $14.72 Paperback
