The World of Emily Windsnap: Emily’s Big Discovery

Whimsical illustrations reminiscent of traditional hand-painted art are front and center in this charming beginning reader… This gentle, pleasant episodic story will please kids with lively imaginations… a perfect bedtime or partner read for little ones learning to tackle short chapter books on their own.—BooklistThe first book in this Emily Windsnap series introduces readers to an easier version of the little mermaid’s adventures… . This colourful charming story also makes a great read-aloud.—The Calgary Herald

Liz Kessler is the author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series, the Philippa Fisher series, the novels North of Nowhere, A Year Without Autumn, and Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? as well as a series of early readers about Poppy the Pirate Dog. Liz Kessler lives with her partner in Cornwall, England.

Joanie Stone spends her days painting in her studio, surrounded by nature. She uses her background in traditional hand-drawn animation to bring life and movement to her characters, and her images incorporate textures reminiscent of children’s books from the past. She hopes her illustrations will inspire kids to create their own worlds through stories and art. She was born and raised in Virginia, where she lives with her husband and young daughter.