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A magical graphic novel adventure perfect for fans of Peter & Ernesto or Tiger vs. Nightmare After planting a seed packet in the backyard, things don't go as expected for best friends Anna and Tess. They fall asleep in the sun and wake up to blooms as tall as buildings! Did the seeds really grow that fast All is explained when Anna and Tess meet May, a little garden gnome whose magic is responsible for the transformation. The girls are May's size now, and they follow her through the flower garden and into May's underground gnome home - discovering new things about their world and themselves along the way. This immersive graphic novel from author-illustrator Rene Kurilla is perfect for emerging readers. It explores growing and changing friendships and offers details to discover on every page and with every read.



About the Author

Renée Kurilla

Renee Kurilla is a children's illustrator, author, and designer. She loves drawing nature, animals, and working on projects that require a little bit of research.She has illustrated many books for kids including ORANGUTANKA (by Margarita Engle) , CHICKS RULE! (by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen) , RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE (by Lisl H. Detlefsen) , and the ADA LACE series (by Emily Calandrelli) .ONE SPRINGY, SINGY DAY, Renee's debut picture book as both author and illustrator, publishes in March 2021. THE FLOWER GARDEN, Renee's first young graphic novel, publishes in Spring 2022. Renee has a BFA in Illustration and a Diploma in Graphic Design from Lesley University College of Art and Design. Before transitioning to a full time career in children's books, she was a Lead Artist at FableVision Studios in Boston for 10 years. She currently lives in MA with her illustrator husband Keith Zoo, their 5 year old daughter, Zoey, and the fluffiest cat in the world, Timmy.



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