A new book

I've written here before about books which are about or set on Ocracoke. Well, now there's a new one to add to the list. Called The Sheltering Cedar, it's a lovely children's book about animals who take shelter in a cedar tree during a storm on the island just before Christmas. It has beautiful illustrations and a sweet story, and will make a great gift for the kids in your life. The publisher has created a web page with additional information about the animals and ecosystems featured in the story, which teachers can use to extend the learning experiences of their classrooms.

If you will be on the island for the Annual Ocracoke Preservation Society Tree Lighting and Wassail Party (Dec. 5), you can buy a copy at the museum and have it autographed by the author Anne Runyon, who will be at the museum for a book signing starting at 4:30. I'll be there getting the four copies I've pre-ordered signed. See you there!