The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist

An exuberant rhyming picture book about a school trip to the woods, where no one sees the dangerapart from quiet Liam, who pays attention and saves the day with his particular skill of hiding. Its the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children arent worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here; theyre excited to show off their outdoor skillsforaging, climbing, trapping. No ones impressed with Liams skill of hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what others think does not exist. A hider moves with soundless ease and treads as softly as the breeze. At times, a hider barely breathesbut what is this the hider sees? When the children and their frazzled teacher walk confidently into disaster, little Liam saves the daya triumph for the quiet child no one notices. From the world of Thats Not a Hippopotamus: Good-natured, funny, and a fabulous readaloud to groups. Best Books of 2016, School Library Journal Buoyant fun for the very young. Kirkus Reviews