Where's Wilson? by Kelly Young-Silverman and erin the great - A Review

Where's Wilson? is published in the US by WordCrafts Press (www.wordcrafts.net) and distributed globally by Ingram Content Group, the world's largest distributor of physical content.

Product Details
Hardback: 48 pages, $17.99
Trade Paperback: 48 pages, $10.99
eBook: $5.99
Publisher: WordCrafts Press
ISBN: 978-0990976110

About the Book

It’s time to go to sleep. But one of the counting sheep from the Sweet Dream Team has gone missing. With bedtime soon approaching, and the town in a fuss, They need to find Wilson. They have to! They must!
Where’s Wilson is a whimsical, illustrated story about Wilson, an important member of the Sweet Dream Team, who wanders away from the team. With bedtime rapidly approaching, the whole community bands together to find Wilson. After all, how can anyone manage to fall asleep if there aren’t enough sheep to count?
Where’s Wilson is a delightful rhyming picture book, complete with fanciful watercolor illustrations that vividly bring the story to life. Children will love the sing-song verses and discovering new objects and characters in the multi-layered pictures.
Where’s Wilson is the second in a series of Evie & Knox night time story books.

About The Author:

Kelly Young-Silverman is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer and director. Her work ranges from screenplays and stage plays to children’s stories and young adult novels, including the stage play, Family Photos, for which she won the Dajero Play Festival’s Best New Writer and Best Actor Awards. In 2009, Kelly co-founded Cakebaby Productions with her husband, actor/filmmaker David Marshall Silverman. Through Cakebaby, Kelly and David have written, directed and produced several award-winning short films, and have had their worked screened nationally at prestigious festivals. Kelly made her directorial debut with the film, Too Late Now. 

Illustrator erin the great

About The Illustrator

Erin Wicker, known professionally as erin the great, received her B.F.A. in drawing from the University of Tennessee. Her work has been exhibited in both Tennessee and Georgia and has even been featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. She is currently an exhibiting artist for Art on the Beltline: the largest public art exhibition in Atlanta’s history. She has written and illustrated two children’s books, Mr. Mailbox Man Goes to Work and Just Beyond My Front Door. During her free time, she plays keys and sings in the band, Imagination Head, with her husband, J.R. They are nearing the release of their 5th album, Chromativerse.

For more information about Kelly Young-Silverman or erin the great visit online at: evieandknoxstories.com/

My Review

I love any opportunity to share children's books written or illustrated by local writers and artists. Today, I am excited to share this delightful bedtime story your children are sure to love. 

Where's Wilson? is a playful spin on counting sheep where Wilson, a member of the Sweet Dream Team, goes missing. Without the number four sheep, the animals are suddenly unable to go to sleep. Counting and rhymes dance together to create a bedtime story that is soothing and entertaining for the youngest of readers. Delicate water color illustrations invite a calm with the softest of pastels. 

Both of my children enjoyed this bedtime story. My oldest daughter really loved the purple hues of the nighttime sky that contrast from the yellows and oranges of the daytime sky. My youngest daughter liked the way the sheep were like little clouds or cotton balls.

 

I think the story would be best suited for children ages 3 to 5 because of the number of words on each page and the story line. Where's Wilson? is the perfect book to send your preschooler to sleep while counting fluffy sheep.

Check out some fun crafts inspired by the book from the illustrator.

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