ELISA KLEVEN BOOK LAUNCH

NAPA--

We're delighted to bring Elisa Kleven to Napa to introduce her new book, As an author and illustrator, Elisa is a perfect guest for a Saturday afternoon of storytelling and drawing!

So, what's it about?

"The whimsical, textured illustrations, with their nods to Beatrix Potter, complement this sweet story that encourages bridging perceived divides via friendship." -- Foreword Reviews

When Remy, a young rabbit, sees a bear cub one morning, he wants to play with her. But Mama and Papa say rabbits don't play with bears. Curious and open-hearted, Remy begins to wonder whether that is really true.

In Look! A Bear!, Remy the rabbit and Bella the bear explore a richly textured natural world, discovering the joy of unexpected friendship. With lush full-color illustrations and a warm story about curiosity, kindness, and looking beyond assumptions, this picture book is perfect for shared reading, classroom conversations, and cozy storytime.

Author info!

Elisa Kleven writes and illustrates picture books because she's never outgrown her childhood passion for art and storymaking. Having spent much of her childhood creating magical, miniature worlds, Elisa now creates similar worlds inside of her picture books. She is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of over thirty children's books, including Sun Bread, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, The Paper Princess, and Abuela, by Arthur Dorros. Her books have been included in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Reading Rainbow series. Elisa's stories have also been performed as plays and ballets by professional theater and dance companies. To learn more about Elisa and her work, please visit her website: www.elisakleven.com

Here's what makes Look! A Bear! special:

- A Warm Friendship Story: A gentle tale about making friends, questioning assumptions, and staying open to connection.

- Beloved Author-Illustrator: Elisa Kleven is the acclaimed creator of more than thirty children's books, including The Paper Princess and Sun Bread.

- Beautiful Visual Storytelling: Expressive illustrations filled with color, texture, and movement invite close looking and repeat readings.

- Supports Social-Emotional Learning: Encourages empathy, curiosity, kindness, and friendship across differences.