Steve Schuch is an accomplished singer/songwriter,
guitarist, author and storyteller. Steve's latest book, A Symphony
of Whales, has received a Parents' Choice Award and a New York
Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year Award. For more info,
visit an Author's Interview.
A
Symphony of Whales Story by Steve Schuch
Illustrations by Peter Sylvada $16, order by mail
| order on-line
Ever since Glashka could remember, she
had heard music inside her head. The old ones in her village
said it was the singing of Narna, the whale....
One day Glashka discovers thousands of
whales trapped in an inlet. The narrow route to the sea is
rapidly icing over. Every day ice covers more of the open
water the whales need to breathe. This story tells of a dramatic
rescue. It's a tale of bravery, and faith and music. It's
based on an actual event, and Steve's haunting piece for violin
and whales, "Whale Trilogy
(.mp3) ." For more about this astonishing whale rescue,
visit An Author's Interview.
"A truly
beautiful story." - Family Life
A New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated
Book of the Year, A Parents' Choice Honor Book and Smithsonian's
Notable Books for Children.
The
Gift of the Wee Folk Story by Steve Schuch
Illustrated by Marcia Gardner $10, order
by mail | order on-line
The Gift of the Wee Folk takes the reader back two hundred years
to the west coast of Ireland. One year apart at All Hallow's
Eve, Seamus
and Edwin lose their way in a storm. Each child takes shelter
in the hollow of an ancient tree, never suspecting who might
live there.
Traditionally All Hallow's Eve marked the time
of the Celtic New Year. On this night, the veil between the
worlds was at its thinnest. On this night, anything might
happen! This story is part of Steve's program,
Music and Tales of Ireland.
"A wonderful
story...rich with tradition, alight with magic." The Concord Monitor
Seedstars
& Tomato Patches Poems, Sketches and Fables
by Steve Schuch Poems $10, order
by mail | order on-line
If you've enjoyed Steve Schuch's lyrics and stories, then this
collection of his poetry and short sketches is for you. Many
of the works reflect the seasons and landscape of New England,
with sidelong glances at reptiles, parents and growing up.
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