Merry and Hark: A Christmas Story
By (Author) April Genevieve Tucholke
Illustrated by Rebecca Santo
Workman Publishing
Algonquin Young Readers
13th February 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Birds
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and spec
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and grow
Hardback
32
Width 258mm, Height 258mm, Spine 12mm
415g
A heart-warming and whimsical story about the connection between humans and nature, and the magic of Christmas.
Merry has always wanted to go on a grand adventure, like the great Hero Owls from her favourite stories. But she is just a little owl. Little owls don't have adventures. Then one day, Merry falls asleep in her favourite tree-and wakes up in a big, noisy city! Can a little owl on a grand adventure find her way home Perfect for city kids and nature lovers alike, Merry and Hark is a cosy read at Christmas and all year round."Tucholke frames the story as the grand adventure Merry wished for..."--Publishers Weekly
"A 'merry, ' pleasant, and uplifting seasonal offering."--Kirkus Reviews
"The language is poetically descriptive, engaging all senses in depictions of forest and city... This book will broaden the scope of emotions in your Christmas collection and remind little folks they can do big things."
--School Library Journal
April Genevieve Tucholke grew up on a farm, where she spent her time wandering the prairie and daydreaming. Her acclaimed, award-winning books have been published in sixteen countries. April lives in Savannah, Georgia. She loves coffee, forests, and gothic cities. Visit her online at apriltucholke.com.
Rebecca Santo is a Cleveland-based illustrator. Since graduating from the Cleveland Institute of Art, she has illustrated for The Washington Post and Cricket Magazine, among others. Rebecca finds inspiration through music, nature, dreams, and the little wonders in day-to-day life. Merry and Hark is her first picture book. Please visit her website at rebeccasanto.com and Instagram at @santodraws.