The Berry Patch (The Adventures of Scout and Kit) - Softcover

Puckett, Elise Monsour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0999439103 ISBN 13: 9780999439104

Publisher: Roly Poly Books, Publishing Company, 2017

Synopsis

Come along with Scout and Kit on their adventure through The Berry Patch! Learn with them as they meet a talking mouse who teaches them about the different kinds of berries and the importance of not picking or eating wild berries without parents’ permission. This whimsical story with its magical garden will enchant children as their imaginations run wild!

"Curious, they searched through the overgrown weeds of the forest floor and there it was. An antique key covered in dirt and moss. They looked at each other full to the brim with wonder as they cleaned off the key. Scout placed the key in the hole, Kit turned the knob, and together they pushed the door open."

This sweet, imaginative picture book will warm the hearts of readers of all ages. Adored by both boys and girls, The Berry Patch combines the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll), the adventure of Where the Wild Things Are (Maurice Sendak), and the heart of The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson). The perfect bedtime story for your family!

- A fun and creative way to teach children about healthy eating
- Promotes problem-solving
- Encourages imaginative play
- Inspires creativity with whimsical watercolor illustrations

A MUST for every child's bookshelf! Get your copy today!

FREE printable coloring pages, stickers, bookmarks, and teacher lesson plans available at EliseMonsourPuckett.com

Targeted for children ages 2 - 8, this is the first book in The Adventures of Scout & Kit series. Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. COLLECT THEM ALL!

Author Elise Monsour Puckett was inspired by the acclaimed works of Jan Brett (Gingerbread Christmas, Gingerbread Baby, and The Easter Egg), Becky Kelly (My Mother Gave me the Moon), Dr. Seuss (The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax), and Mr. Rogers (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood).

About this title

About the Author

Elise Monsour Puckett is a graduate of Roanoke College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Elise is a writer, author, poet, and storyteller (to her children). She grew up in the little town of Salem, Virginia, and now lives nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Elise is happily married to a spitfire redhead and is the mother of two beautiful, silly children with great, big imaginations! She gets her inspiration from her children, nature, her inventive father, and her mother, whose dream is to write children’s books and poetry. In her children’s playroom is where she does most of her writing, but Elise also enjoys creating her stories while sitting on a picnic blanket outside on a beautiful summer day, and while watching her children catch lightning bugs on sweet summer nights. It is Elise’s dream that her stories bring smiles to the faces of children everywhere and sprinkle each child’s day with a little bit of magic when reading her books.
About the Illustrator

Tessa Riley is the talented illustrator behind The Adventures of Scout and Kit children's book series. The whimsical details in her art are one of the many reasons Elise handpicked her to illustrate these magical books. Born in Georgia, Tessa then moved to Missouri, where she spent ten years of her childhood. She now lives in Blacksburg, Virginia, and will be a Virginia Tech graduate (Class of 2018) with a bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design and a minor in Art History. Tessa loves the outdoors and hiking with her dog, Roadie. She also enjoys running cross-country and is a former track athlete for Virginia Tech. One of Tessa's passions is traveling and she had quite the adventure on her most recent excursion to Alaska, where she ate cloudberries and went hiking in Denali.

Review

What parents and teachers are saying:

"Beautifully done!"

"Sweet story!"

"It is engaging and full of magic and creative exploration."

"Teaches children about berry picking safety."

"Encourages healthy eating."

"The pictures are charming and delightful."

"I love the story of this book."

.."..I think it's a very sweet and lovely story."

"The illustrations are wonderful, very whimsical!"

"I know my children will LOVE this book!

Edition details

• Publisher: Roly Poly Books, Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0999439103
• ISBN 13: 9780999439104
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 36
• Illustrator: Riley Tessa