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.

ISBN: 9780062218612
Imprint: HarperColl
On Sale: Jun 10, 2014
List price: $21.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.380 in (w) x 8.880 in (h) x 0.380 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories

Ryan O’Rourke

Biography

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.

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.

ISBN: 9780062218612
Imprint: HarperColl
On Sale: Jun 10, 2014
List price: $21.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.380 in (w) x 8.880 in (h) x 0.380 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories

Ryan O’Rourke

Biography

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.