Pip Moves To The Watercolor Woods

 

1.  Title, Author, Illustrator, Copyright Statement, ISBN

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3.  Dedication

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5.  “Hi”, says Mia, a very chatty, friendly bluejay.  “Oh, hello” replies Pip, a timid, but spirited deer mouse.  Mia asks, “Are you moving in or visiting?”

6.  “I am moving into the hollow of this majestic bald cypress tree,” answers Pip.  “My name is Pip.  What’s yours?” “Mia. I live on the outer branch over there,”Mia points with her wing.”

7.  “Look at the view from this hollow!  You can see all of the Watercolor Woods from here.  It’s beautiful!” exclaims Pip.  “Yes.  It is gorgeous from here.  I love watching over the Watercolor Woods as the sun rises and sets each day from my nest. It is a sight to see, for sure.”says Mia.

8.  [Image:  Watercolor Woods as seen from the hollow opening with Pip and Mia looking out.]

9.  I brought with me a housewarming gift, nesting material (dried plant matter) to make you feel comfy and cozy in the hollow,” Mia smiles with her beak full.

10.  “Thank you, Mia” says Pip.  “You are so kind and thoughtful.  It’s perfect.”

11.  In the distance Pip and Mia hear voices.  “Helloooooooo”, calls one voice.  “Helloooooo up there,” calls another.  The sounds are coming from below.

12.  Mia and Pip peek out of the hollow and peer down below to see twin pond sliders with their necks stretched high, looking towards them.  “Hello,” squaks Mia.  This is Pip, the deer mouse, our new neighbor here in the Watercolor Woods.

13.  “Pip, meet the twins, Walter and Josie,” says Mia as she introduces them.  ”Hi,” Pip says as she peers down the tall bald cypress tree.

14.  “If there is ever anything you want to know, Walter and Josie know it.  They are very wise and knowledgeable.”says Mia.

15.  “That’s right,” agrees Walter.  “That’s right,” echos Josie.  We can tell you stories after stories from the Watercolor Woods.”  Walter and Josie say in unison.

16. [Image:  bald cypress tree and critters]

17.  “Croak, croak.”  A bull frog has onto Walter’s back.

18.  “I can help you with directions,” hollers the bullfrog. “Hello.  I am Oliver, the bull frog of Canvas Creek.  I can help you get to anyplace you desire to go.”

19.  “You are kind and generous!  All of you!  Thank you.” responds Pip.

20.  Pip looks around and smiles.  She is pleased with her new neighbors, her new friends.

21.  “Let’s go for a look-see,” suggests Oliver. “We can give you a tour of the Watercolor Woods.”

22.  Pip scurries down the tall bald cypress and hops on Josie’s back.  “The Stippling River runs through the Watercolor Woods,” Walter points out as they swim down the Stippling River and Mia flies overhead.

23.  Walter and Josie take Pip past the Brushstroke Waterfalls.  “In awe of the sight, Pip exclaims, “How beautiful!”

24.  The herd swim past the rocky, Graphite Glades, and see a groundhog perched on his hind legs.  “That is Henry, the ground hog,” shares Oliver as he waves hello.

25.  Crawling out of the Stippling River, they enter Palette Place Meadow.  Pip let out a gleeful shriek, “How beautiful!  Look at the colors of the wildflowers blooming.  It’s like a rainbow in the meadow.”

26.  Each start down the Underpainting Trail, walking, jumping, and flying back towards home.  “This is Canvas Creek, my home.” says Oliver as the rail crosses over the creek.

27.  Returning home, Piper says good-bye to everyone and scurries back to her hollow.  Looking out, she is overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of her new neighbors—her new friends.  She knows she is going to be very happy in the Watercolor Woods.

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29.  Ending Image/End Statement

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31.  Author’s note/other endeavors/promote self

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