Lady Penelope's Winged Wonders: An Alphabet of Avian Marvels, from Anhinga to Zapata Wren

by Lady Penelope Thorne, Ryan G. Van Cleave (Editor)

Overview

Lady Penelope Thorne and a cast of characters discover the world of birds in this fun, snarky and incredibly beautiful book illustrated with vintage, Victorian nature illustrations.

Lady Penelope is as skilled with her sketchbook as she is with her field notes. Her unconventional approach to exploration leads her and her family and colleagues to blend seamlessly with local cultures, learning native languages, and immersing herself in the communities she visits. All this with a characteristic snarky and sarcastic wit, as well as intelligence and skill.

Join Penelope, her Uncle Reggie, Aunt Mabel, Cousin Edgar, and her assistant, Theodore Kingsley “T.K.” Cartwright, the Linguistic Scholar (and cook, field medic, cultural liaison, and poet), as they travel the world illustrating and detailing birds all colors, sizes, and species.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638192206
Publisher:	Bushel & Peck Books
Publication date:	03/25/2025
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	12.00(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Lady Penelope Thorne, the Artistic Adventurer was born into a wealthy aristocratic family in Victorian England, Lady Penelope Thorne's adventurous spirit led her to reject a life of extravagance and instead seek to travel the globe to explore the world’s wonders. Her journeys were a vibrant fusion of art and exploration.

Ryan G. Van Cleave wrote his first poem at age five, and he’s been writing, reading, and loving poetry ever since. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught at numerous colleges and universities. As The Picture Book Whisperer, he helps celebrities and high-profile clients write picture books and kidlit projects.