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Hi, I'm Kelly. I write lyrical picture books for kids and love all things children’s literature. Both of my books are out now (see below!). To learn more about me, click here! →
* "A story of a girl, a cottage, and a family tradition that begs to be visited again and again." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
As featured in The Wall Street Journal
“Retro spreads by Courtney-Tickle (The Perfectly Perfect Wish) portray the small blue house with a stumpy chimney and a porthole window; the cottage’s personification adds a touch of magic to this ode to a beloved refuge.” - - Publisher’s Weekly
Winner of the 2021 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award
Winner of the 2020 Northern Lights Book Award in both the Family Category and Cover Art Category
Available for purchase through Indie Bound, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, and your favorite local bookstore.
"A pleasant, light offering that will fit nicely into a juvenile nonfiction picture book section." – School Library Journal
“This will show well to a small group and reads aloud smoothly. An appealing addition to a nature collection." -- Kirkus Reviews
Available for purchase through Indie Bound, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, and your favorite local bookstore.