Life Nursery Stories from the bedside of an

from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis

orphaned from her mother and struggling to survive

They saw in the untamed land a reflection of the national spirit

Original title: The Truth About Stacey

Life Nursery Stories from the bedside of anCynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life. Life begins small, then grows There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the worlds animalsincluding elephants, monkeys, whales, and moreCynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzels stunning landscapes and engaging creatures