Stealing louise pick and is one of the

and is one of the most-talked about debuts of the year

Julie Niemi

or "Thanksgiving Address to Mother Earth

She gives all of us life and

A debut picture book that celebrates self-love

Stealing louise pick and is one of theSince her mothers death, Kit Crockett has lived with her grief stricken father, spending lonely days far out in the country tending the garden, fishing in a local stream, and reading Nancy Drew mysteries from the library bookmobile. One day when Kit discovers a mysterious and beautiful woman has moved in just down the road, she is intrigued. Kit and her new neighbor Bella become fast friends. Both outsiders, they take comfort in each others company.