ANOTHER QUEST FOR CELESTE

In critically acclaimed author and illustrator Henry Cole's sequel to A Nest for Celeste, Celeste's search for home continues after she accidentally travels hundreds of miles up the Mississippi river and meets a young Abe Lincoln. A heartwarming tale about the power of new friendships and honesty.

Celeste is hundreds of miles from home, following an unexpected journey aboard a Mississippi steamboat. It will be difficult, most likely impossible, to return before the snow comes.

Celeste tries to settle in a few different nooks where she can stay warm and safe. But it’s inside her friend Abe’s pocket that feels most cozy and right. In losing her way, Celeste finds herself in a place never expected—home, finally.

The themes of searching for home, the true meaning of friendship, and the importance of honesty are universal and sure to touch every reader. The struggle and triumph of Abe’s dedication to reading will inspire struggling readers.

Henry Cole is the illustrator of over 150 beloved books for children, including his own Jack’s Garden, Brambleheart, and On Meadowview Street. While growing up in Virginia, he enjoyed spending time building bird houses, hiking in the woods and fields around his farm, and making friends with several mice. He lives in Alexandria, VA.