The Sketchbook

Lily loves to draw, especially at the local harbor. She draws everything she sees, from boats and fisherman to sea creatures and children. She has a special eye for seeing things others don't. What may seem ordinary to most, can seem extraordinary to Lily. But because she is so shy -- and better with pictures than words -- she keeps to herself and hides her drawings in her sketchbook. Until one afternoon when a gust of wind changes everything! Ages 3 to 8. Full color picture book. Hardcover with dust jacket. 8-3/4'' wide x 11-1/4'' high. 36 pages. Julia Seal knew from the age of five what she wanted to do for a living -- draw pictures! After graduating with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration and then working in the greeting card industry (and getting covered in glitter every day) she finally moved onto her dream job -- illustrating children's books. Julia lives in a small village in England with her husband and two children, who provide plenty of inspiration. This is her first children's picture book. Click here to download a free Common Core Aligned Teaching Guide for The Sketchbook Book Trailer: