Elin Kelsey

"This book explores the death of a loved one through the parallel experiences of other species of animals, similar to Elin's treatment of nature in You Are Stardust and problem-solving in Wild Ideas. As with Elin's previous picture books, A Last Goodbye will combine simple, poetic text with a 'big idea'--in this case, the idea that death is a natural part of our lives and that many species experience sadness and mourning when their loved ones are...

"A new book that celebrates the 'nature' of creative problem solving"--Front jacket flap. "From the creators of You Are Stardust comes a new informational picture book that brings the big ideas of their first book down to earth. Wild Ideas looks deep into the forests, skies and oceans to explore how animals solve problems. Whether it's weaving a safe place to rest and reflect, blowing a fine net of bubbles to trap fish, or leaping boldly into a new...

"A choose your own path style story that guides the reader through the very real job of being a teuthologist"--