| The Great Big Ark in the Sky Contributor(s): Ballard Hamm, Liz (Author), Ballard, Andrew (Author), Koo, Lucy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1947860240 ISBN-13: 9781947860247 Publisher: Belle Isle Books OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Social Issues - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Animals - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 7" W x 10" (0.68 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Where do animals go when they leave this world? After losing their family dog, a little girl and her brother embark on a magical voyage aboard a flying ark to seek the answer to that question. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ballard Hamm, Liz: - Liz Ballard Hamm & Andrew Ballard are siblings who grew up in rural Virginia, where they spent their childhood exploring the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their dogs. Andrew, Liz, and their younger brother Taylor all shared a passion for storytelling from a very early age. Andrew went on to study theatre at James Madison University and embark on a career in the performing arts. Liz also studied theatre at Catawba College and went on to work as an actor for Virginia Repertory Theatre, where she and Andrew performed children's theatre together for young audiences across the country. Today, Andrew adventures through life as a writer, actor, and teacher living in Culpeper, VA, with his dog Luke at his side. He is currently engaged in postgraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Liz is a student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. She enjoys exploring the wilds of Richmond, VA with her husband, Andrew Hamm; their children, Ruby and Gabriel; and their loving dog, Boba. "The Great Big Ark in the Sky" is Liz and Andrew's first picture book. More information about the authors and their book can be found at their website, greatbigark.com.Ballard, Andrew: - Liz Ballard Hamm & Andrew Ballard are siblings who grew up in rural Virginia, where they spent their childhood exploring the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their dogs. Andrew, Liz, and their younger brother Taylor all shared a passion for storytelling from a very early age. Andrew went on to study theatre at James Madison University and embark on a career in the performing arts. Liz also studied theatre at Catawba College and went on to work as an actor for Virginia Repertory Theatre, where she and Andrew performed children's theatre together for young audiences across the country. Today, Andrew adventures through life as a writer, actor, and teacher living in Culpeper, VA, with his dog Luke at his side. He is currently engaged in postgraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Liz is a student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. She enjoys exploring the wilds of Richmond, VA with her husband, Andrew Hamm; their children, Ruby and Gabriel; and their loving dog, Boba. "The Great Big Ark in the Sky" is Liz and Andrew's first picture book. More information about the authors and their book can be found at their website, greatbigark.com.Koo, Lucy: - Lucy Koo is a South Korean-born artist who creates detailed illustrations inspired by her childhood living in Seoul, where her home had a view of Bukhansan Mountain. After moving to the States, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University, studying communication arts and developing her skills as an illustrator. Today, Lucy pursues her passions in art and design as a suburbanite living outside Washington, DC. Her portfolio can be found on her website, lucykoo.com. |