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Carson Ellis

Carson Ellis

  • 5 stars across 3 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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Du Iz Tak?

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

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

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