The Story of a Book

(Hardback)

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A gorgeous, joyful picture book following the lifespan of a book as it comes across different readersand creates a kind of magic along the way.

A new book is
fresh ink on crisp pages
never opened
the words inside
just waiting to be read.

An incredible journey begins for every person who turns the pages. Together, book and reader make a special kind of magica magic thats even sweeter when you share it!

Author Bio

Joy McCulloughwrites books and plays from her home in the Seattle area, where she lives with her husband and two children.She is the author of the middle grade novelsAcross the Pond,A Field Guide to Getting Lost,Not Starring Zadie Louise, andCode Redand the picture booksHarriets Ruffled Feathers,Champ and Major: First Dogs, andThe Story of a Book. Her debut novelBlood Water Paintwas longlisted for the National Book Award and was a William C. Morris Debut Award Finalist. Visit her at JoyMcCullough.com.

Devon Holzwarthis an award-winning American childrens book illustrator. She grew up in Panama, surrounded by nature, her dads art supplies, and piles of books. Today, she lives in Aachen, Germany, along with her husband, two kids, a galgo from Spain, and a dachshund from Romania. Visit her on Instagram @DevonHolzwarth and at DevonHolzwarth.com.