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Every day six-year-old Arrow watches the boats go through the Locks near his house and dreams of traveling and having adventures on the high seas. When an invitation from Grampy Lightning in Alaska comes in the mail, Arrow might just have his chance to sail away too.

Arrow to Alaska: A Pacific Northwest Adventure (Little Bigfoot; $16.99; April 2015) is author and illustrator Hannah Vianos second book. Her 2014 bestseller, S is for Salmon, became an instant Pacific Northwest classic, called fresh, gorgeous, and striking. Viano cuts away black paper to create her incredible images, and the illustrations for Arrow to Alaska mark a new level in the complexity of her art.

Arrow to Alaska will resonate with young and old who love the beauty of the Pacific Northwest or the craft of papercut art. All are invited to take to the water with Arrow on this nautical new adventure.

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Arrow to AlaskaA Pacific Northwest Adventure

Hannah Viano

About the Author and Illustrator

A childhood spent on the rocky Maine coast introduced Hannah Viano to the wonders of life on and by the water. A decade as an outdoor educator from Ketchikan to Cape Horn added the joy of sharing her knowledge and sense of place with others. Now she connects to northwest nature and culture through public art projects, education, and site-specific installations. Her first book was S is for Salmon.

Also by Hannah Viano:S is for Salmon: A Pacific Northwest Alphabet

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Arrow to Alaska A Pacific Northwest Adventure

Hannah Viano

April 2015 32 pages Hardcover: $16.99 ISBN 978-1-57061-949-6

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Praise for S is for Salmon by Hannah VianoThe artwork resembles woodcuts, but Viano carves away black paper to shape her images. A soothing palettecreams, robin's-egg blue, pale greens, warm rosesets a reflective mood in keeping with the quiet, still illustrations of close-up objects and landscapes alike. . . This eye-catching alphabet book affectionately showcases the Northwest's bountiful beauty.Kirkus Reviews

Teach kids to read the Northwest way with S is for Salmon . . . a new alphabet book by Seattle artist Hannah Viano, featuring gorgeous paper-cut illustrations of local flora and fauna.Seattle magazine

. . . this quintessential alphabet book for Northwest kids brings together gorgeous paper-cut artwork with pages dedicated to all that is living in the NorthwestL is for lichen, M is for morel, O is for octopusin a way that celebrates the beauty of our home and everything that makes it unique. . . This book is perfect for the little (or big) explorer in your family.Red Tricycle

Beautiful paper-cut illustrations highlight Northwest flora and fauna, from B for blackberry to R for rhododendron. Muted pastel colors accent the pictures, created by cutting away black paper. The Seattle Times

Pacific Northwest artist Viano uses a paper-cut stylean art involving cutting from a sheet of black paperto illustrate this striking alphabet book with images of plants and animals from the coasts and forests of the Cascadia region. Featuring 26 full-page illustrations (colorized lightly) this book will delight young readers and adults alike.Alaska Airlines Magazine

. . . a gorgeously crafted, hardcover alphabet book that showcases natural elements like humpback whales, and bald eagles with [Hannah Viano's] vibrant, handcrafted illustrations.Portland Monthly

If you have ever been on a hike in the Columbia Gorge or gazed upon majestic Mount Hood, then you might agree the Pacific Northwest is a magical place. Hannah Viano perfectly illustrates this magic in her debut children's book, S is for Salmon.NW Kids

S is for Salmonis a striking, elegant alphabet book for families in the Pacific Northwest (and beyond) that expands young readers vocabularies and tickles the fancy of parents reading along.Author and artist Hannah Viano created the enchanting Pacific Northwest alphabet book out of gorgeous paper-cut art. The bold artwork contrasts thick black lines with soothing colors to create an alphabet book thats distinctive and eye-catching, yet peaceful enough for reading aloud together at bedtime . . .Flipping through the pages will effortlessly bring back memories of a relaxing vacation to the Pacific Northwest or, in my case, motivate local parents to head outside and explore the natural life in their own backyard.Seattle's Child

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