The
House on The Hill
by
Christin
Couture
"The
House stood on a hill. Its bright red door could be seen from miles
away.
Nobody
evercame or went, so we
decided that
nobody lived there."
A
group of children
and a large black poodle take a chance and enter this bright red door,
spending
a day in playful exploration. Wander with them through the
curious rooms of an eccentric Victorian house
and discover its
mysteries and treasures.
"It is
the perfect spot to play dress -up and hide-and-seek, and let the
imagination run wild" ..-ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A Walk in the
Woods
by Christin Couture
Nine
children become adventurers for a day when
they head out from home for a walk in the woods.
They make their way
across a quiet stream, gambol through a meadow blossoming with
butterflies, and hike
up over hills to a view of the valley below. Then
they enter the woods, and a whole new world of flora and fauna
begins
to reveal itself.From treetop to mushroom cap, Christin
Couture paints
a beautifully
nostalgic portrait of the American outdoors and its
natural treasures which are waiting to be discovered.
"This
book, with its delicate and natural portrayal of the outdoors, is
delightful for children."
-
AMERICAN BOOKSELLER (PICK OF THE LISTS)
'A BANK
STREET 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'
both published by Farrar
Strauss Giroux, 1990 & 1992
"Christin Couture was
the featured author/illustrator for our annual Author's Conference. Her
wit and charm captured our students' interest.
Ms Couture's ability to
tailor her presentation to the needs of various 3rd and 4th grade
classes, including our inclusion rooms, is truly a gift!
Christin's
original artwork was an inspiration to all our budding artists. her
personal touch was unique and calming. Our school looks forward
to her
return visit."
- Dexter Park Elementary School, Orange,
MA
Christin has also
illustrated a children's book called THE LIZARD OF OZ by Richard Seltzer
