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The Storyteller's Almanac

Illustrated by Elise Hurst
Hardcover
7.5"W x 10"H x 0.66"D   | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jan 01, 2026 | 128 Pages | 9781957891453
Age 7 and up

This enchanting collection of 52 wordless illustrations invites you to become the storyteller—uncovering new layers of your creativity and seeing where they lead!

Have you ever encountered an owl riding a bicycle through a snowstorm, or a giant octopus visiting a cottage underneath the sea? The Storyteller’s Almanac is filled with extraordinary characters to meet and unusual places to wander. But the story behind these magical scenes? That’s entirely up to you.

Inside this all-ages picture book, you’ll find 52 richly detailed illustrations to explore—of curious creatures and fantastical worlds—each one an adventure waiting to unfold. Use the pages as imaginative storytelling prompts at bedtime, on a road trip, or during a creative writing exercise. And when you need a little extra inspiration, there’s a scavenger hunt to guide you to hidden details in the artwork to spark new ideas.

The Storyteller’s Almanac is a resource you’ll reach for again and again—whether you’re:
  • A child discovering new ways to play and imagine
  • A parent looking to connect with your child
  • A teacher seeking thoughtful story starters for the classroom
  • Someone creative searching for a fresh spark of inspiration 

Where will your imagination take you? To endless, wondrous stories that are just as unique as you!
ELISE HURST is an illustrator and author of children's books, as well as a traditional artist. She has illustrated over fifty books over the years, including Imagine a City, and The Night Garden, which received a Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisting. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Peter, and their twin boys. You can read more about her work at elisehurst.com or follow her on twitter at @EliseHurstArtistillustrator. View titles by Elise Hurst
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Classroom Activities for The Storyteller's Almanac

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

About

This enchanting collection of 52 wordless illustrations invites you to become the storyteller—uncovering new layers of your creativity and seeing where they lead!

Have you ever encountered an owl riding a bicycle through a snowstorm, or a giant octopus visiting a cottage underneath the sea? The Storyteller’s Almanac is filled with extraordinary characters to meet and unusual places to wander. But the story behind these magical scenes? That’s entirely up to you.

Inside this all-ages picture book, you’ll find 52 richly detailed illustrations to explore—of curious creatures and fantastical worlds—each one an adventure waiting to unfold. Use the pages as imaginative storytelling prompts at bedtime, on a road trip, or during a creative writing exercise. And when you need a little extra inspiration, there’s a scavenger hunt to guide you to hidden details in the artwork to spark new ideas.

The Storyteller’s Almanac is a resource you’ll reach for again and again—whether you’re:
  • A child discovering new ways to play and imagine
  • A parent looking to connect with your child
  • A teacher seeking thoughtful story starters for the classroom
  • Someone creative searching for a fresh spark of inspiration 

Where will your imagination take you? To endless, wondrous stories that are just as unique as you!

Creators

ELISE HURST is an illustrator and author of children's books, as well as a traditional artist. She has illustrated over fifty books over the years, including Imagine a City, and The Night Garden, which received a Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisting. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Peter, and their twin boys. You can read more about her work at elisehurst.com or follow her on twitter at @EliseHurstArtistillustrator. View titles by Elise Hurst

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Teacher Guides

Classroom Activities for The Storyteller's Almanac

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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