FROM SARAH: 

Astrid Sheckels is a picture book illustrator to watch! Her classic style won my heart right out of the gate. There’s a lot to look at and love in this sweet story.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

Lucy's wish was all it took for Hector Fox and his merry band of woodland friends to set out on an adventure beyond the friendly Green Wood. They had all heard a roumor of an enormous, shadowy stranger living in the Forbidden Marsh. Was it a fairy-tale giant?

FROM SARAH:

While this (beautiful!) book doesn’t specify a particular location by name, the illustrations depict a charming seaside setting with rocky shores, lighthouses, small boats, and coastal wildlife, all hallmarks of New England's maritime landscapes. You'll feel immersed in New England as you read it aloud! Highly recommended.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Walter longs to be a sea dog. He comes from a long line of seafaring dogs, all of whom made their livelihoods from the sea, but, alas, Walter's talent seems to extend only to baking. He sells his breads and cakes, made from his aunt’s classic sea dog recipes, in the village tea shop. But, when an unfortunate incident plunges Walter into a deep-sea adventure, he is brought face to face with the legendary Big Boris and discovers his place as a true sea dog.

FROM SARAH:

Astrid, an RAR favorite author and illustrator, lives in Massachusetts and set this particular story on a small island off the coast of New England. Enjoy her beautiful illustrations!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Everyone gets homesick. And Nic is no different. She's so excited about spending the entire summer on a small New England island with her grandparents that she counts down the days through winter and spring. But when the grand adventure finally begins, she finds tears and loneliness instead of joy and freedom. Astrid Sheckels' picture book Nic and Nellie is a gorgeously illustrated, heartwarming story of a girl and her beloved dog, Nellie, who slowly learn that new places really aren't so scary, and that often friends can be found around every corner, even in old row boats, tidal ponds, and stinky mud flats.

FROM SARAH:

The newest Sea Dog story from Astrid Sheckels, featuring her classic lush illustrations and an engaging story. A joy!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When Walter the baker (and brave sea dog!) discovers his friend Big Boris is being blamed for sinking a village fishing boat, he knows something's not right. Together with Mira, a merpup, Walter must swim through clues and uncover the truth before his friend's reputation is sunk forever.

FROM SARAH:

Meet Flora, a ferret with a heart for music, written and illustrated by the incredible Astrid Sheckels! We are thrilled to share our dearest Flora with each one of you, and we hope you love her whimsical, beautiful, heartfelt story as much as we do.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A Cinderella-like animal story set in the 1920s for readers with a song in their heart, written and illustrated by Astrid Sheckels.