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Front, spine, and back cover spread of 'Ruffled Feathers: Hay Bales and Farm Tales, Book 1' by Susan Pierson, illustrated by Marina Saumell.

Ruffled Feathers

Written by Susan Pierson

2024

Meet Griffin—the only goose on the farm—who’s tired of feeling like the odd one out. Determined to find his true family, Griffin sets off on an adventure filled with surprises and challenges. Just when hope seems lost, a wise new friend offers the key to discovering where he truly belongs.

Genre
Picture Book
Age Range
3–10 years
Publisher
The Word Verve

Inside the Book

Illustration of Griffin the goose at a fence with a squirrel and a highland bull, from 'Ruffled Feathers'.
Two-page spread of Griffin sneaking strawberries from the farmer's wife's garden, from 'Ruffled Feathers'. Two-page spread of Griffin announcing to the barnyard animals that he's leaving to find his family, from 'Ruffled Feathers'.

From Sketch to Final Art

Rough pencil sketch of Griffin wiggling, waddling, and wobbling into the forest, from 'Ruffled Feathers'.

Sketch

Refined black and white line art of Griffin wiggling, waddling, and wobbling into the forest, from 'Ruffled Feathers'.

Line Art

Finished full color artwork of Griffin wiggling, waddling, and wobbling into the forest, from 'Ruffled Feathers'.

Color

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