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Outside

By Deirdre Gill

HMH Books for Young Readers, Fall 2014

ISBN: 0547910657

What happens when you step outside?

In this gentle picture book fantasy, a child’s world transforms through his hard work, imagination, and persistence. The silences in this little book work to build a gradual escalation of wonderment—from humble snow angel to fairytale castle, complete with a flying dragon.

Praise

“Readers will want to reread the simple but meaningful text and bask again in the glorious illustrations of this splendid debut.” – KIRKUS, Starred Review

“The quiet tone of the simple text reflects the tranquility of a snowy day, while varied perspectives and layouts and some wordless illustrations set a slow, thoughtful pace…It’s an ode to creativity.” – HORN BOOK

“This debut picture book makes a strong case for the superiority of imaginative play…” – BOOKLIST

“Gill understands the dynamics of storytelling and uses economical narration and white space with practiced skill…Gill’s ability to make the world of imagination come alive is indisputable.” —PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY

 

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Prints from Outside and Trains Don’t Sleep now available for sale!

October 9, 2017 By Deirdre Gill

Signed prints from Trains Don’t Sleep and Outside are now available on Etsy. I can print almost any illustration from my books, so please let me know if you would like one that is not listed.  

Trains Don’t Sleep gets great review in the New York Times Book Review

May 15, 2017 By Deirdre Gill

From the May 14, 2017 edition of the New York Times Book Review:  “The murmur of a lazy river may calm one’s nerves, but the distant sound of “wheels on steel” has always been an invitation to wonder. Where has that train been? Where is it going? Moving from dark forest to frozen tundra, from […]

Trains Don’t Sleep is out!

May 5, 2017 By Deirdre Gill

Trains Don’t Sleep, written by Andria Rosenbaum and illustrated by yours truly, is officially out in stores! You can find it online or at your local bookseller (search Indie Bound) or get a signed copy from the Vermont Bookshop. Critical reviews: “…truly transporting…” —New York Times Book Review “A well-crafted tribute to trains.” —Booklist

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Prints from Outside and Trains Don’t Sleep now available for sale!

October 9, 2017 By Deirdre Gill

Signed prints from Trains Don’t Sleep and Outside are now available on Etsy. I can print almost any illustration from my books, so please let me know if you would like one that is not listed.  

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