

This enchanting collection of 52 wordless illustrations invites you to become the storyteller–uncovering new layers of your creativity and seeing where they lead! Have you ever encountered an owl riding a bicycle through a snowstorm, or a giant octopus visiting a cottage underneath the sea? The Storyteller’s Almanac is filled with extraordinary characters to meet and unusual places to wander. But the story behind these magical scenes? That’s entirely up to you. Inside this all-ages picture book, you’ll find 52 richly detailed illustrations to explore–of curious creatures and fantastical worlds–each one an adventure waiting to unfold. Use the pages as imaginative storytelling prompts at bedtime, on a road trip, or during a creative writing exercise. And when you need a little extra inspiration, there’s a scavenger hunt to guide you to hidden details in the artwork to spark new ideas. The Storyteller’s Almanac is a resource you’ll reach for again and again–whether you’re: A child discovering new ways to play and imagineA parent looking to connect with your child A teacher seeking thoughtful story starters for the classroomSomeone creative searching for a fresh spark of inspiration Where will your imagination take you? To endless, wondrous stories that are just as unique as you!
Elise Hurst is an Australian self-trained artist, illustrator and writer, specialising in children’s books. To date she has published over 55 books and has received frequent commendations for her work. Her most recent books are ‘Girl on Wire’ written by Lucy Estela, ‘Adelaide’s Secret World’ (shortlisted PM’s Literary Award 2016) and ‘Imagine a City’ (USBBY Outstanding International Book 2017) which she wrote and illustrated. She also illustrates covers, novels and various other graphic media, and carries her narrative anthropomorphic work into oil paintings and drawings for which she is gathering a large following throughout the world.
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