Bella Lost and Found - Hardcover

O'Rourke, Ryan

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ISBN 10: 0062218611 ISBN 13: 9780062218612

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2014

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Bella is an indoor cat who lives inside a lighthouse and who has always imagined exploring the high seas. One day, Bella hops onto a sailboat and drifts away. . . . In this whimsical picture book, author-illustrator Ryan O'Rourke introduces lovable Bella, whose travels bring her to new friends and magical under-the-sea adventures and, ultimately, return her home.O'Rourke's distinctive artwork conveys the humor and curiosity of Bella and her friends, including a friendly whale and a wise octopus. Sea dogs and landlubbers alike will delight in the beautiful seascapes inspired by O'Rourke's summers on Cape Cod.

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About the Author:

Ryan O'Rourke is a professor of illustration at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire. Ryan's artwork has appeared at the Society of Illustrators, and he has shown his work in numerous exhibitions around the country. He lives in Hooksett, New Hampshire, with his wife, Trish, his daughter, Kaylee, and his two cats--one of whom really is named Bella.

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Bella is an indoor cat who lives inside a lighthouse.

She has always imagined having great adventures on the high seas.

But she has never gone outside until . . .

One day she finds an open door and ventures down to the sea.

Bella hops onto a sailboat and drifts away just like in her dreams.

In this tale of adventure, Ryan O'Rourke introduces a lovable cat, Bella, whose travels bring her to new friends and, ultimately, return her to her sweet home.

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