Mary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including Stars, Pumpkins, Mud, The Thank You Book, and Go to Sleep, Little Farm. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire, on an old farm where there are big rocks and pocket rocks, medium-sized and big, big rocks—all just right for saying hello to. Felicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She studied philosophy and languages in Australia but then decided she wanted to create pictures. Since moving to Italy, she has worked on a few stop-motion animation projects along with her husband, Gianluca, but her passion lies in making picture books. She gets inspired by nature, children, mid-century illustration, folk art, and architecture. She lives in Rome with Gianluca and their daughter, Nina.
“Stimulating ode to rocks… [T]his poignant take on rocks could provide enough inspiration to transform an ordinary walk into an expedition full of observation. — The Horn Book Magazine “A stunning book…stuffed with ideas, poetic musings, and more than one reason to connect with rocks wherever they are found.” — School Library Journal, Starred Review “The quiet presence of rocks can reflect the finder’s individual multitudes…” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. “Exquisitely illustrated and thought-provoking.” — The Washington Post “…a refreshingly original premise. Rock appreciation is bound to start early thanks to this surprisingly emotional guide.” — Kirkus Reviews