About this item
When thunder roars and lightning flashes, Raccoon is afraid to be alone in his home. So he hurries out to see if any of his neighbors in Thistle Hollow have room to spare for a friend in need. When Raccoon knocks on the doors of Possum, Quail, and Woodchuck, he is turned away. But then Raccoon spies a bright light in the storm. Will this next neighbor open up her house and heart to Raccoon? A tender story that reminds readers of all ages that a kind heart will always make room for one more.
About the Author
Called a "born storyteller" by the media, Marsha Diane Arnold's stories have been called "wacky," "whimsical," "inspiring," "beguiling," "heartwarming," "uplifting," and "great read-clouds."
She wrote the award-winning "homegrown treasures" column before becoming a multi-award winning picture book author. Her books include HEART OF A TIGER named Best First Book by a New Author, THE PUMPKIN RUNNER, a Smithsonian Notable, and ROAR OF A SNORE which was selected three times for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Marsha's most recent books include LOST. FOUND. from Neal Porter Books, WAITING FOR SNOW from Houghton Mifflin, and BABY ANIMALS TAKE A BATH and BABY ANIMALS TAKE A NAP from Charlesbridge.
Marsha also writes a monthly blog for Children's Book Academy and has an online course, WRITING WONDERFUL CHARACTER-DRIVEN PICTURE BOOKS at http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/writing-character-driven-stories.html.
When not creating imaginative worlds and wacky characters at her home in Florida, Marsha enjoys traveling the world, scuba diving, hiking, gardening, and (like her characters) always trying new things. To learn more about Marsha's books or to contact her, visit www.marshadianearnold.com.
