The Great Wheel Adventure
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Product Details
Publisher: Bird Upstairs Books
Release Date: September 7, 2021
Formats: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-954854-31-4
Page Count: 32
Kyle Griffith, illustrated by Ryan Hobson
A joyful read for all ages!
The Great Wheel Adventure is the wondrous story of Gabe and Betty, two siblings who explore Seattle’s most exciting spots. Beginning at the Seattle Great Wheel, the kids journey to the Seattle Aquarium, Elliott Bay, the Seahawks stadium, Mount Rainier, the Mariners ballpark, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and much, much more. This storybook is full of uplifting, colorful illustrations celebrating the most iconic Seattle destinations. Authored by entrepreneur Kyle Griffith and illustrated by Ryan Hobson.
About the Author and Illustrator
Kyle Griffith lives in Seattle, Washington, and works alongside his family to run Pier 57, home of the Seattle Great Wheel and Wings Over Washington attractions. Kyle is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he developed his passion for the history of the Pacific Northwest. When he’s not dreaming up new ways to share his love of Seattle and its past, he’s spending time with his wife and two children.
The late Ryan Hobson was a Seattle-based graphic artist, painter, illustrator, and designer. He created work for Disney, Silver Dolphin, Chronicle Books, Scholastic, SmartLab, and Lucasfilm. Known for his versatility and imaginative style, some of his notable work includes Mission: Mars, Jedi Path, Explore Within a Mummy, Inside a T. Rex, and many others. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and worked in the oil fields in his younger years.
Reviews
“This is a sweet love letter to Seattle. Framed as a trip around an observation wheel (that I now cannot wait to ride!), a young boy tells his sister about all of the sights they see and includes imaginative stories of himself having adventures in each place. The illustrations are appealing and lively, which will definitely engage kids’ attention. This would make a nice book either to prepare for a trip to Seattle or as a souvenir of a visit.” —Amazon review