Carson Ellis

Carson Ellis

  • 5 stars across 4 books
Lemony Snicket had an unusual education which may or may not explain his ability to evade capture. He is the author of the 13 volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, several picture books including The Dark, and the books collectively titled All The Wrong Questions.

Carson Ellis is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including the Wildwood Chronicles, and is the author and illustrator of the picture books Du Iz Tak?, a Caldecott Honor winner, and Home. Carson lives just outside Portland, Oregon, with her family.
6th June 2013

Home

"Once there was a house, a house that was a home..." When four best friends decide they want to try living somewhe... MoreHome

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3rd November 2016

Du Iz Tak?

The creator of Home explores the astonishing changes in a garden, where insects talk their own mysterious language.In he... MoreDu Iz Tak?

(4 reviews) Review
1st October 2020

In the Half Room

From the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of Home and Du Iz Tak? comes a gorgeous and quirky tale of an extraordinary roo... MoreIn the Half Room

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  • Du Iz Tak?

    Du Iz Tak?

    by CaitPol

    One of the best picture books we have read in a long time.  I think this book could be enjoyed by a huge range of children, appealing to toddlers and ...

  • Home

    Home

    I would describe this book as fantastic, nice, perfect, good and wonderful!  I didn't like it when they weren't friends, but I really liked it when th...

  • Du Iz Tak?

    Du Iz Tak?

    From underground a seed slowly hatches and the first shoot appears above the ground.  “Du Iz Tak?” ask the rather suave and dapper looking insects tha...

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