Elise Hurst – författare

This enchanting collection of 52 wordless illustrations invites you to become the storyteller—uncovering new layers of your creativity and seeing where they lead!Have you ever encountered an owl riding a bicycle through a snowstorm, or a giant octopus visiting a cottage underneath the sea? The Storyteller’s Almanac is filled with extraordinary characters to meet and unusual places to wander. But the story behind these magical scenes? That’s entirely up to you.Inside this all-ages picture book, you’ll find 52 richly detailed illustrations to explore—of curious creatures and fantastical worlds—each one an adventure waiting to unfold. Use the pages as imaginative storytelling prompts at bedtime, on a road trip, or during a creative writing exercise. And when you need a little extra inspiration, there’s a scavenger hunt to guide you to hidden details in the artwork to spark new ideas.The Storyteller’s Almanac is a resource you’ll reach for again and again—whether you’re:A child discovering new ways to play and imagineA parent looking to connect with your childA teacher seeking thoughtful story starters for the classroomSomeone creative searching for a fresh spark of inspirationWhere will your imagination take you? To endless, wondrous stories that are just as unique as you!

Featuring 52 fantastical illustrations, this wordless picture book invites children, families, and educators to create wildly original stories together—turning every page into a new adventure and every reader into the storyteller.What happens when story time begins with a little glowing doorway under a bridge, a pair of koalas floating on an autumn leaf, or a giant mantis returning a library book? Absolutely anything!Inside this book are an infinite number of stories, waiting for you to bring them to life. You’ll find more than 50 magical hand-drawn illustrations—of strange lands, mystical creatures, curious animals, and intriguing characters. But there are no accompanying words, because you, the storyteller, are the missing ingredient.Open this book at any time, or on any page and let the rich details of each illustration become the beginning of an adventure you create. Whether you’re exploring the images on a road trip, before bed, or as a classroom activity, every tale you create will be completely unique and 100% yours.“A truly inspirational book that ignites the inner storyteller. Bedtime stories, creative writing, and fantastic conversations will abound!” —The Children's Book Review