During the hot, lazy days of summer, life in the woods of Wicomico is peaceful. Mukki the muskrat makes herbal teas, Cornelius the crow fruitlessly tries to take a midday nap, and young Timothy Trumble the tortoise marvels at the world around him. But when humans plan to build a new development in their woodland, the community of animals springs into action to save their homes.
Join a host of loveable characters as they work together to stop the destruction of the Wicomico woodland and preserve their way of life. Travel with them on the Chesapeake Bay, where they meet new friends and find a bright world outside the Wicomico woods. After an ample share of excitement, they learn that small animals can make a difference and discover that plenty of wisdom can be found right at home.
Songs, vocabulary, and fun facts about the history and wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay make The Woods of Wicomico a delightful educational experience for the whole family. This imaginative, richly illustrated story invites us all to discover, enjoy and preserve the natural world around us.
Atkins, Nancy Taylor: - Nancy Taylor Atkins lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with her family. After graduating from Furman University, she worked in an experiential outdoor program for at-risk youth. In addition to owning a local nutritional store, Nancy enjoys creating with clay, paint, and mixed media. She has participated in art shows and has been commissioned to make tiled installations. She is the illustrator of "A Pineapple Dream and Other Nonsense," "Higgledy-Piggledy Thoughts," "I Just Met a Dinosaur," and "Adventures in Dinglewood."
Boggs, Button: - Buttons Boggs is an illustrator, portrait painter, muralist, sculptor, writer, and book artist. She has been an artist and writer-in-residence in King William County, Petersburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Richmond, Virginia schools. She is the author and illustrator of "Noah and the Ark as Told by Unkle Ernie." She has also illustrated "Lily of St. Lukes: The Blessing of the Animals," written by Fran Olsen; "River Rats," written by Ralph Christopher; and "The Monarch's Feast," from the family and friends of the Mary Munford School. She has a daughter, Belle; son, Sky; and son-in-law, Richard. She lives in beautiful downtown Walkerton, Virginia.
Galbari, Nuala C.: - Nuala Galbari was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She studied hospitality management at the Belfast College of Business Studies, creative writing and design at the Minnesota School of Business, and playwriting and nineteenth-century literature through the University of Oxford. Nuala worked as an editorial manager for a Minnesota advertising agency, and has contributed articles and stories to "Airways" magazine, "Pleasant Living" magazine, and Equus. She is a member of the Authors Guild and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is a poet, playwright, composer, and author. She lives in Gloucester County, Virginia, where she is a principal of a small advertising media company focusing on fine arts and entertainment.
