Readers young and old will be delighted to discover the wondersof Washington State, from its natural beauty (Mount Rainierand evergreen forests), to its famous residents (Jimi Hendrixand Big Foot) and familiar skyline (Seattle's Space Needle).Intriguing facts coupled with beautiful, original artwork makeE is for Evergreen an exciting journey. Marie and Roland Smith grew up in Oregon and live ona small farm south of Portland. Roland is the author of manyaward-winning books for children including Thunder Cave, Sasquatch, Jaguar, Zach's Lie, and The Captain's Dog:My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe, which wonthe Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Award. Marie and Rolandalso collaborated on B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet, published in 2003.A professional artist since she graduated from The ArtCenter College of Design in California, Linda Holt Ayrissalso holds a BFA from Pacific Lutheran University, WA. She is the recipient of a silver medal from the Best in theWest Society of Illustrators, and has been recognized in the\"Communication Arts\" Annual. Linda has taught at CalState Northridge and is currently mentoring two students inher studio. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, justacross Puget Sound from Seattle. | E Is For Evergreen by Roland Smith, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters