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An exciting debut author, beloved on social media, spins a delightful homegrown mystery for young readers Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. It is her most favorite place in the whole world! Together they tend to Grandma's wildflowers and berry bushes, and even make jam to sell at the local farmers market. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the Hollows, Betty is determined to find a way to stop it. Can she come up with a plan to save their beloved garden?Debut author Anne Twist creates a truly touching celebration of nature and time spent together, lovingly brought to life by renowned illustrator Emily Sutton's exuberant, joyful images.
About the Author
Anne Twist was inspired to write Betty and the Mysterious Visitor, her first children's book, by her own family's love of reading and sharing stories. When her children were little, she read aloud to them constantly, especially at bedtime. After the death of her husband in 2017, Twist turned to writing poetry as a way of navigating her feelings of grief and loss. Her garden in the countryside of Cheshire, England, brought her peace as her craft grew and was the place where this story first bloomed. She hopes her debut book becomes a bedtime favorite. Follow Anne Twist on Instagram @AnneTwist and Twitter @MrsAnneTwist. Emily Sutton graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a degree in illustration. She is the illustrator of Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes, Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, Grow: Secrets of Our DNA, and The First Book of the Sea, all written by Nicola Davies, as well as The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy. In addition to illustrating picture books, she paints, sculpts, and designs prints. Emily Sutton lives in England. Follow Emily Sutton on Instagram @EmilySuttonArtist.Dimensions (Overall): 11.31 Inches (H) x 9.75 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.25
Suggested Age: 3-7 Years
Sub-Genre: Animals
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Anne Twist
Theme: General
Language: English
Street Date: September 5, 2023
TCIN: 88387098
UPC: 9781536234862
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-1983
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 9.75 inches width x 11.31 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.25 pounds
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Tickmenot - 2 years ago
What is destroying grandmother’s garden, named Acorn Hollows? One morning as Betty and grandmother are leaving, they see that a lot of Acorn Hollows has been dug up during the night. Her grandmother grows many things there such as blueberries, strawberries, and more, that she makes into jams. When Betty visits, she helps her grandmother make and sell them. Betty wants to figure it out before her grandmother’s berries are next, and her favorite place to play is destroyed. Youngsters will adore the story of visiting a loving grandmother, and the special things they do together. Children will like thinking about the mystery of what is happening in Acorn Hollows, along with what Betty does. Grandmother’s village, home, and garden illustrations are enchanting, and make this five-star book a treat for the eyes. This picture book is hard-backed and over-sized. Children ages three to eight-years-old will enjoy this special book, and I highly recommend it. Thank you, Candlewick Press, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.