This four book series celebrates the power of imagination.
Clark, Gretchen, Mitchell and Annabelle – four siblings in four seasons.
CLARK IN THE DEEP SEA
written and illustrated by R.W. Alley
picture book / Clarion Books
On a rainy spring day, Clark leaps from the porch into the wild ocean to rescue Gretchen’s Bear from the deep sea monsters — with help from their other siblings.
“Alley gives readers a story of creating alternate imaginative worlds to escape boredom and enjoy independent adventure. Thanks to transitions from pale to rich watercolors throughout the story, readers can follow Clark and his emotions.” —Kirkus
“Alley’s breathless narration hypes up the action (“Triple horrors! The Million-Mile Eel trapped Clark by the fins!”), and his mixed-media illustrations follow suit—the soft pastel palette of the quiet porch scenes gives way to electric colors that energize Clark’s underwater escapade.” —Publishers Weekly
GRETCHEN OVER THE BEACH
written and illustrated by R.W. Alley
picture book / Clarion Books
On a breezy summer day, Gretchen, the youngest of four siblings, and her family head to the ocean. Gretchen wants to swim with her older brothers and sister, but everyone ignores her. When the wind steals her new sun hat, she catches it by its ribbon and is lifted into the sky, far, far above the beach, where a friendly seagull is happy to play.
PreK-K-1
MITCHELL ON THE MOON
written and illustrated by R.W. Alley
picture book / Clarion Books
It’s Halloween evening and oldest sibling Mitchell must keep the moon from being eaten up by Jack-o-Jerks so that Gretchen will brave the dark to trick-or-treat.
“A rollicking Halloween adventure.” —Kirkus
ANNABELLE AT THE SOUTH POLE
written and illustrated by R.W. Alley
picture book / Clarion Books
On a snowy winter afternoon, Annabelle tries to escape her pestering siblings by by venturing into her snowy backyard, which her imagination quickly transforms into the South Pole. But, the Abominable Snow Giant stands in her way.
