My life in 8 words: "Reflective, searching, busy, full of wonder and love"
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Alison McGhee's Books
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A Very Brave WitchIllustrated by Harry BlissOn the far side of town in a big dark house lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about that very human holiday Halloween, and even...Read More
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AlwaysIllustrated by Pascal LemaitreI am the keeper of the castle. This castle...Always...How deep is the bond between a child and a beloved dog? And how far will a pet go to protect his...Read More
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Little BoyIllustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsThe simple playthings, the everyday moments, picking up that hundredth rock -- all of these are brimming with possibility...if you slow down and let...Read More
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Bye-bye, CribIllustrated by Ross MacDonaldThere it is.Over there.The big bed...Am I ready?#1 New York Times best-selling author Alison McGhee tells the tale of a child's first rite of passage -...Read More
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SomedayIllustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsA mother's love leads to a mother's dream -- every mother's dream -- for her child to live life to its fullest.A deceptively simple, powerful ode to...Read More
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So Many DaysIllustrated by Taeeun YooYou are stronger, braver, and more loved than you know, So Many Days is an exquisite companion to the New York Times #1 bestselling Someday!Read More
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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Here's what I put in my high school yearbook, and I do believe it's what I'd still put today: Walk slowly; all you can ever come to is yourself.
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. I can bend my hands up into strange, saucer-like formations. It's creepy.
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. Chinese dumplings, either pan-fried, boiled, or steamed.
Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
A. Long-Limbed Girl, by Nick Lowe. Hey Ya, by Outkast. Amazing Grace. If You Want Me, by Marketa Irglova. Prelude in E Minor, Chopin. Johnny Cash's cover of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. (That's six, you say? Hang on, I have 827 more to go.)
Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. Max, the boy who wore his wolf suit.
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