![]() ![]() To this day, she is an avid blogger and has more books in the works. Never losing her penchant for writing she’s been published in various magazines and enjoyed her own newspaper column for several years. After completing a general arts degree from the University of Washington, Kelly went on to enjoy a diverse range of creative endeavors, from fashion design and hand-painted pottery to web design and teaching global arts. Catherine Page Burnett, artist MEET THE AUTHORįrom childhood through her college years, Kelly Lenihan was forever making up stories, often writing them down. I highly recommend this delightful book to all young children.” I don’t believe I will pick up another smooth, flat stone on the beach, without thinking of Nick’s extraordinary day. The jewel-like illustrations provide a magical backdrop to this enchanting excursion into the land of ‘what if’. “This charming book ushers children’s imaginations out of a boring day into that realm where anything is possible. Whenever possible, please support independent bookshops.ĪMAZON | BOOKSHOP | INDIEBOUND | B&N | BAM Story by Kelly Lenihan | Illustrations by Oona Risling-Sholl & Naomi Bardoff | Available in five languages | Published by Artisan Bookworksīorrow The Skipping Stone from your school or public library. There is also a coloring book that follows the story. Learn some fun facts about stone skipping as well as pointers on technique and how to choose the best rocks.Ī charming story beautifully brought to life with colorful illustrations, The Skipping Stone is just right for wee ones who love being read aloud to and for children just learning how to read. The Skipping Stone contains two bonus sections in the back of the book, Did You Know? and How to Skip Stones. When Nick’s wishful thinking finally pays off, could it be that he ends up with a special memento to remind him of his extraordinary day? One day, on a family outing, his dream comes true in a rather unusual way. Nick is an ordinary little boy fervently yearning for something extraordinary to happen. There are so many ways to make a wish, and sometimes we will discover yet one more way from someone we meet along the way, like Nick in The Skipping Stone. Have you ever tossed a penny in the fountain or made a wish on the North Star? Sometimes, when we truly hope and dream and wish really hard for something, it will come true-the power of our imagination is a wondrous thing. ![]()
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