Description: Illustrates that we are all connected and that no one goes through life--or builds anything--all by themselves.
Brief description: Elana K. Arnold writes books for and about children and teens. She holds a master's degree in creative writing/fiction from the University of California, Davis, where she has taught creative writing and adolescent literature. She is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers' conferences. She is the author of several acclaimed young adult novels including the Printz Honor book Damsel and National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made of, as well as her picture books All by Himself?, What Riley Wore, and An Ordinary Day. Currently, Elana is the caretaker of seven pets, only two of which have fur. She lives in Long Beach, California, and you can visit her at ElanaKArnold.com.
Review Quotes: "With a measured tone and quiet beauty, the creators celebrate people's interdependency, indebtedness to nature, and the importance of recognizing one's support structures."--Publishers Weekly "7/4/2022"