Eliza Wheeler is an illustrator and author of books for kids, teens, and the young at heart. Her book Miss Maple’s Seeds was a NYT bestseller, and her book Home in the Woods was dubbed “Gorgeous” by the New York Times book review. Eliza is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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'HOME IN THE WOODS' Book Video
A behind-the-scenes video detailing the process of writing and illustrating Home in the Woods.
Last month, our great-aunt Eva passed away at 93 years old. She was the last remaining of the eight ‘Banks Kids’, the close-knit family whose (partial) story I told in ‘Home in the Woods’. (Eva’s obituary is here). When I was working on making my grandma Marvel and her siblings’ story into a children’s picture book, I had chats with the 4 living siblings to collect whatever details they could remember from their days living in the woods surviving the Great Depression. Eva, quiet and humble, at first said that she wouldn’t have much to add because she was only…
Writing A Cozy Winter Day was such a delight, and I’m thrilled to share it again now that winter has landed here in Minnesota. I hope it makes you want to curl up with a blanket every time you open it. I also put together some fun products featuring the artwork—mugs, ornaments, pouches, puzzles, and more. Something to bring a little of that cozy winter mood into your home, or give as a gift! Wishing a cozy winter season to you and your loved ones!
Over on the Children’s Book Corner blog, Judy Bradbury shares a wonderful educator & homeschooler reading guide with resources, plus a behind-the-scenes interview with me about making A COZY WINTER DAY: There are writing prompts, a poetry break, winter reading lists, and more. Be sure to check it out!
Have fun with this free Activity Book that I made to go along with ‘A COZY WINTER DAY’! Download, print, and enjoy: