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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Jennifer Swanson: Footprints Across the Planet.  https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/footprints-across-the-planet/