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The Wing Reader: An Illustrated Poem Kindle Edition

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In this enchanting book, Brian Rea (the beloved artist of the New York Times column "Modern Love") illustrates Brooke Smith's poignant poem about the healing power of creativity. A woman in the midst of grief discovers a wonderful secret: she can see words on the wings of butterflies. And these words inspire her to compose rejuvenating stories of love. This slim, elegant hardcover features a textured case and foil stamping on the cover. Heartfelt poetry and charming illustrations combine to make it both a beautiful gift and a touchstone of solace for anyone in need of hope.
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Brooke Smith is an author and poet living in Bend, Oregon.

Brian Rea is an internationally exhibited artist and the illustrator of the
New York Times column "Modern Love." He lives in Los Angeles.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077BP6D43
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC; Illustrated edition (March 6, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
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Brooke Smith
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Brooke Smith is a poet and children's book author. She lives in Bend, Oregon, at the end of a long cinder lane. Brooke writes daily from her studio, looking out at the meadow and the natural world that inspires her. She loves writing for children, because they find beauty and wonder in small, ordinary things and allow her to do the same.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018
    What a lovely gift! Meaningful in its simplicity.

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