Bianca with Molly Idle on Witch Hazel

In this episode, I talk with super talented and award-winning
picture book creator Molly Idle about her new and poignant story
Witch Hazel.


Molly Idle is the award-winning creator of many
books, including the mermaid tales Pearl and Coral. Molly’s work
as an author-illustrator also includes the Tea Rex series and the
Caldecott Honor Book Flora and the Flamingo. Molly lives in
Arizona with her family.


Order copies:


Witch Hazel on Bookshop.org and Amazon


Transcription:


You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review.


Resources:


Molly Idle invites you to visit her at idleillustration.com.


Discussion Topics:


About Witch Hazel

Molly Idle's journey of an animator to picture book creator

How Molly's relationship with her grandmother led to the
creation of Witch Hazel

The power of sharing stories and intergenerational stories

The process of creating a picture book

The celebration of memories while processing grief

The healing properties and symbols of botanicals

I Don't Care by Julie Fogliano, Juana Martinez Neal, and
Molly Idle



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This episode is sponsored by


· Jennifer Swanson: Footprints Across the Planet.
 https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/footprints-across-the-planet/