Giselle Potter

In October 1918, during World War I, nearly seven hundred American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no prospect of rescue. Allied troops did not have access to their location, and every attempt at communication provoked more casualties. Their only hope was to dispatch a trained messenger pigeon to reach help miles away. This unforgettable story celebrates courage and...

From celebrated illustrator Giselle Potter, a beautiful and memorable story about the special bond between a grandparent and a grandchild. Whenever I visit my grandmother Alice, we love sitting together and telling each other stories. My favourite part is when she takes out her box of special things and we pass them back and forth. Each object—a doll, a sketchbook,...