Episode #294 Gail Kuhnlein with "Into The Thicket"

Inspired by a true story, Into the Thicket begins with the moment the author's young son discovered an injured baby rabbit ― an encounter that sparked a heartfelt journey of care and connection.This tender picture book follows a boy and the rabbit he hopes to help, gently exploring themes of compassion, courage, love, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. It invites young readers to develop empathy and a deeper appreciation for the natural world, showing how even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple through a great, big world.Featuring stunning watercolor illustrations by acclaimed Ann Arbor artist John Megahan, Into the Thicket is a story families will return to again and again.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gail Kuhnlein has been writing stories since she was young. Her first self-published picture book, How Happy Is a Lark?, made her as happy as a, well you know. She’s just as excited about her new picture book, Into the Thicket.Gail majored in journalism and public relations at Michigan State University. She worked in the field for over thirty years, most recently at the University of Michigan’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. People she met at UM were instrumental in publishing her picture books, a long-awaited dream come true.She savors life with her husband, Tim, just outside Ann Arbor, Michigan. They adore their two adult sons, Davey and Trevor, and bunk with the sweetest kitties in the galaxy.Learn More at https://www.dkpwriter.com/indie-reads-aloud-season-5