Where the Deer Slip Through
Where the Deer Slip Through by Katey Howes is a cumulative picture book published by Simon and Schuster on June 3, 2025. This 32-page edition is presented in English and features stunning scratchboard illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes. The book invites readers to explore the vibrant wildlife that inhabits a small woodland farm, capturing the essence of a summer day from sunrise to moonrise.
Readers will find a lyrical narrative that unfolds as various animals navigate through a gap in the hedge, bringing the farm to life with their presence. The story emphasizes themes of imagination and play, making it a delightful experience for young audiences. With its engaging verse and captivating illustrations, this book offers a unique glimpse into the wonders of nature and the joy it brings to everyday life.
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Two starred reviews!
“A visual and auditory delight.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Discover the wonder that wildlife brings to a small woodland farm in this “atmospheric…lilting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) cumulative picture book with stunning scratchboard illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes.
This is the hedge that grew and grew.
The wall of stone a bit askew.
This is the gap where the deer slip through,
when the sky is still more pink than blue…
Throughout the course of a beautiful summer day, from sunrise to moonrise, a host of animals find their way through a gap in the hedge, bringing the farm to life.
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