Description
Two curious giraffes go on a kayaking adventure and discover nature's beauty on a lake, in this colorfully illustrated picture book written by a mother and son team.
Little Squiggle is a spunky giraffe with a new kayak! When he invites his best friend Little Lou to go kayaking, she is a little hesitant. Are there sharks? What will it be like?
As they paddle away from the lake's shore, they marvel at the natural wonders that surround them-butterflies, dragonflies, flowers, and fish! When beautiful music draws them to an island, they venture out of their kayak to find its source.
But when the unexpected happens, will they make it back to shore?
Co-written by mother and son, Laura Smetana and Stirling Hebda, Little Squiggle's Lake Adventure is a whimsical children's book about curiosity, courage, and the friends you meet along the way. This is their first book together.
About the Author
Laura Smetana is an award-winning author and illustrator. She loves creating bright, joyful cut-paper watercolor collages inspired by nature. Her latest author-illustrated book, My Love for You Is Like a Garden, is a joyful celebration of unconditional love with bold, watercolor collages of garden scenes and was recognized as one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2023. She is also the author of Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia, (illustrated by Elisabete B. P. de Moraes), which was winner of a Northern Lights Book Award, and Little Squiggle's Lake Adventure, which she co-authored with her son. When she isn't writing or painting, Laura can be found inspiring kids to create their own books at school author visits, gardening in her sunhat, and spending time with her family outdoors. Laura lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and son. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Downers Grove Artists' Guild, and the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. You can visit her at www.laurasmetana.com.
Stirling Hebda is still a kid and enjoys playing video games, freeze tag, and sports with his family. When he isn't at school, Stirling loves eating snacks and competing in enthusiastic rock-paper-scissors battles to get the best seat in the kayak. Stirling co-authored Little Squiggle's Lake Adventure with his mom, Laura Smetana. This is their first picture book together.
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