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Ellie Peterson is the author and illustrator of multiple picture books, including Washington State Award Winner HOW TO HUG A PUFFERFISH. Her work is inspired by 20 years as a classroom teacher and her experience growing up as a biracial army brat. You can find her making art in her backyard studio or exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and her dog Daisy. Look for her new books SANDCASTLES ARE FOREVER (Roaring Brook, May 15th 2024) and A GEODUCK IS NOT A DUCK by Candy Wellins (Little Bigfoot, March 5, 2024.) Learn more at elliepetersonbooks.com.

SANDCASTLES ARE FOREVER

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250845688
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781250845689

A GEODUCK IS NOT A DUCK

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1632173972
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781632173973

HOME IS CALLING: THE JOURNEY OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1546003134
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781546003137

SCHOOL IS WHEREVER I AM

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250845246
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781250845245

HOW TO HUG A PUFFERFISH

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250796997
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781250796998

THE REASON FOR THE SEASONS

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635921368
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781635921366

IT'S A ROUND ROUND WORLD

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635921287
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781635921281

BEA'S BEES

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764356992
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780764356995