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Travel and Leisure's #1-ranked Mackinac Island, Michigan, and all its natural beauty can be found in the pages of M is for Mackinac: A Nature Alphabet. This charmingly illustrated alphabet book highlights Mackinac's incredible landscape, amazing animals, and natural resources. It will delight children of all ages through rhyme, fun facts, and soft watercolor illustrations. From Arch Rock to zinnias, the island is filled with endless discoveries, and this book is the perfect place to start.

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M is for Mackinac is a delightful and dreamlike alphabetical exploration of the sites and natural wonders of Mackinac Island. Readers of all ages will enjoy the beautiful illustrations, meditative poetry, and pithy descriptions. The age-old appellation of Mackinac as the enchanted isle is apparent on every page. -Steven Brisson, director, Mackinac State Historic Parks This is a lovely Mackinac ABC book that will appeal to people of all ages. You'll learn about natural wonders from all over our magical island. Katy does such a nice job with the written word, and our own Kate Dupre fills the pages with wonderful illustrations. Kudos for a job well done by a terrific duo of talented women. -Mary Jane Barnwell, owner, Island Bookstore M is for Mackinac is a testament to the natural beauty found on Mackinac Island in all seasons. Filled with gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this picture book is written with delightful rhyming prose that will captivate readers young and old! The included alphabetic facts teaching about the flora, fauna, and terrain on Mackinac makes it a learning experience which you will want to dive into for enjoyment again and again. -Kristie Badik, elementary teacher, Mackinac Island Public School I have spent many years as a seasonal resident of Mackinac Island, and I like to explore as much as possible. Outside is my favorite place to be. This book highlights so many of the island's natural treasures and has so much wonderful information for the reader. It is a delightfully illustrated book that truly captures the beauty of Mackinac Island nature. -Kate Rise, owner, Poppins & Caddywampus For those seeking to escape the crowds and explore some of the island's natural beauty, M is for Mackinac: A Nature Alphabet shares local wonders, both big and small, with its readers. With colorful illustrations and rhyming and informational text, M is for Mackinac is clearly a work of love, infused with local knowledge and passion for the outdoors. It highlights things that may not be advertised on billboards or in brochures, but are more than worthy of our attention and conservation. -Lindsay Moore, northern Michigan author and illustrator M is for Mackinac is a beautifully illustrated book featuring poetic and insightful text suitable for readers of all ages. The book brings to life the flora and fauna of Mackinac that truly make the island a gem in the Great Lakes. As an island resident, it was a pleasure to share my insight in the early stages of the book's development to help ensure the text features the natural treasures that we all love growing and living in Mackinac Island State Park. This is a great addition to the collection of Mackinac-inspired books. -Jennifer Wohletz, publisher, Mackinac Memories

"M is for Mackinac is a delightful and dreamlike alphabetical exploration of the sites and natural wonders of Mackinac Island. Readers of all ages will enjoy the beautiful illustrations, meditative poetry, and pithy descriptions. The age-old appellation of Mackinac as the ""enchanted isle"" is apparent on every page. -Steven Brisson, director, Mackinac State Historic Parks This is a lovely Mackinac ABC book that will appeal to people of all ages. You'll learn about natural wonders from all over our magical island. Katy does such a nice job with the written word, and our own Kate Dupre fills the pages with wonderful illustrations. Kudos for a job well done by a terrific duo of talented women. -Mary Jane Barnwell, owner, Island Bookstore M is for Mackinac is a testament to the natural beauty found on Mackinac Island in all seasons. Filled with gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this picture book is written with delightful rhyming prose that will captivate readers young and old! The included alphabetic facts teaching about the flora, fauna, and terrain on Mackinac makes it a learning experience which you will want to dive into for enjoyment again and again. -Kristie Badik, elementary teacher, Mackinac Island Public School I have spent many years as a seasonal resident of Mackinac Island, and I like to explore as much as possible. Outside is my favorite place to be. This book highlights so many of the island's natural treasures and has so much wonderful information for the reader. It is a delightfully illustrated book that truly captures the beauty of Mackinac Island nature. -Kate Rise, owner, Poppins & Caddywampus For those seeking to escape the crowds and explore some of the island's natural beauty, M is for Mackinac: A Nature Alphabet shares local wonders, both big and small, with its readers. With colorful illustrations and rhyming and informational text, M is for Mackinac is clearly a work of love, infused with local knowledge and passion for the outdoors. It highlights things that may not be advertised on billboards or in brochures, but are more than worthy of our attention and conservation. -Lindsay Moore, northern Michigan author and illustrator M is for Mackinac is a beautifully illustrated book featuring poetic and insightful text suitable for readers of all ages. The book brings to life the flora and fauna of Mackinac that truly make the island a gem in the Great Lakes. As an island resident, it was a pleasure to share my insight in the early stages of the book's development to help ensure the text features the natural treasures that we all love growing and living in Mackinac Island State Park. This is a great addition to the collection of Mackinac-inspired books. -Jennifer Wohletz, publisher, Mackinac Memories"

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Katy Klimczuk has degrees in elementary education and reading, and she spent several years teaching. Becoming a children's book author was a natural next step. Katy's work has been published in Walloon Writers Review, Beanstack's 1000 Books Badge Book, and a handful of blogs. In addition to writing, she homeschools her children and hopes to pass along her love of learning, nature, and stories to young readers. Katy is also a member and co-coordinator for her local SCBWI-Michigan group. She was married on Mackinac Island and enjoys frequent trips up north. She lives in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, with her husband, two children, and two cats. Find out more at www.katyklimczuk.com. Kate Dupre is a Mackinac Island resident who works both independently as an artist and as the owner, operator, and instructor of Watercolor Cafe (opened in 2019). Kate's primary artistic passions are watercolor and acrylic painting. Having studied graphic design for her bachelor's degree, Kate has crafted her process away from digital work and toward painted illustrations for branding and marketing purposes as well as custom commissions in fine art. This is her second book after Goodnight, Mackinac Bridge (2018). She is inspired by the beauty and spirituality of Mackinac, and much of her personal artwork is an ode to the natural Island. See more at www.katecreates.work.

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