The 4 Seasons Elf

As the 2nd book of many unqiuely imaginative "What if" stories to come from the author, this children's book by Cijaye DePradine is a wonderful and wild tale of an elf that shifts and changes through the seasons. All in a creative and playful way. Readers can follow and illustrate along as the elf shifts from being a spy, to a garden gnome, to a backyard chair, a a wild colored plant - with even wilder flair, and so much more!

The aim, is to immerse the young reader and artist in the experience from start to finish.

This version of the book is available for purchase with blank spaces (and prompts) for the young artist to engage in the full experience.

Parents and teachers are encouraged to first read the poem out loud, then prompt the young artist to let their imagination take over. Once all pages are illustrated by your artist(s), you may read the book with them over again - as the story comes to life in their own vision.

Then, perhaps, each artist will get a new copy every few years to see how their art progresses.

In addition, these books invite the young reader to share their own stories with the author - so that they may someday become part of the published journey!