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Fables from the Deep By Leslie Ann Hayashi 2002, 39 pages, Hardback. Kathleen Wong Bishop Book Description from Back Cover Book Description from Inside the Book About the Author and Illustrator ORDER -- Item #3601, Price $14.95 Request More Information Go to Browsing Page Book Description from Back Cover Everyone will be fascinated by this collection of stories featuring creatures from the deep seas, caves, and deep space. Like its companions, Fables from the Garden and Fables from the Sea, each story ends with a valuable lesson. Meet a wolf spider who visits his blind cave cousin only to discover he must use his other senses to "see." Watch two comets blaze across starry skies as they learn the importance of keeping their promise the hard way. And near the smoking chimneys of deep sea vents, attend the annual relay race and witness a crab who will stop at nothing to win! Here are ten stories that will amuse and amaze, all illustrated in vibrant watercolors. Back to the Top Book Description from Inside the Book Growing up in Wahiawa, Leslie's dream was to write and illustrate books with Kathleen, her childhood friend. Their first book, Fables from the Garden, won two Po'okela awards in 1999, including Excellence in Children's Literature. Their second book in the series, Fables from the Sea, also won two Po'okela awards in 2001, including Excellence in Illustration. With Fables from the Deep, their dreams and friendship continue to grow to even greater depths. Their website address is: www.fablesfromthefriends.com. Back to the Top Background on Leslie Ann Hayashi and Kathleen Wong Bishop Ever since she was seven, Leslie Ann Hayashi knew she wanted to be a writer. After graduating from Leilehua High School, she attended Stanford University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts with distinction. Leslie then obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Currently serving as a district court judge in Honolulu, Leslie resides with her husband, Alan Van Etten, and their sons, Justin and Taylor, who provide endless inspiration and love. Kathleen Wong Bishop is a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Stanford University. She resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, David, and their three children, Lisa, Daniel, and Rachel. Caring for her family brings her much joy. Kathleen is the Children and Youth Ministries Director at Shepherd of the Hills Church and enjoys helping people explore their spirituality through creative activities. She's excited about her new career as an artist-a talent discovered as a result of Leslie's dream to write. Back to the Top

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