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By Sara Laux Akin

Illustrated by Micha Archer

On Sale: Oct 20, 2026
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316564625
Age Range: 6–8

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$24.99 CAD

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In this modern folktale with luminous collage art by a Caldecott Honor winner, two sisters live in harmony with and protect a geyser.

On an island of moss and mist, two sisters coexist with the land, its animals, and a geyser that generously warms their home. But as the nearby village grows, people begin tossing their garbage into the geyser…without considering the consequences. Soon, the geyser must find a way to stop them, and the result is a reminder the village will never forget.

This lyrical tale with intricately layered and boldly colored collage illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Micha Archer gives fresh voice to an ever-important message about protecting nature’s wonders.

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Sara Laux Akin grew up building forts in the woods around her Wisconsin home. She is a hiker, forager, and skier and loves exploring the outdoors in her native Midwest. Her picture book Three Scoops and a Fig, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung, was selected for Bank Street College’s Best Books List and the Kansas State Reading List. She invites you to visit her online at saraakin.com.

Micha Archer was awarded a Caldecott Honor for her book Wonder Walkers and an Ezra Jack Keats Award for Daniel Finds a Poem, among several other acclaimed picture books she has written and/or illustrated. Micha works in acrylics and collage using papers she both collects and makes with homemade stamps and layered tissue paper. She comes from a long line of artists and teachers and taught for many years in a kindergarten. Micha lives in western Massachusetts, and she invites you to visit her online at michaarcher.com.

“Told with the rhythm of a fable, this richly visual story explores conservation and community. Archer’s layered, patchwork collages radiate dreamlike warmth, making the tale feel both mythical and lived-in, with clever details like a hidden face in the geyser’s steam…. A cozy cautionary tale with explosive appeal.”
Kirkus Reviews
"As bright and unexpected as the geyser itself, this beautiful story of nature's power reminds us of the importance of listening to our world."
Jane Yolen, award-winning author of Owl Moon

Sara Laux Akin

About the Author

Sara Laux Akin grew up building forts in the woods around her Wisconsin home. She is a hiker, forager, and skier and loves exploring the outdoors in her native Midwest. Her picture book Three Scoops and a Fig, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung, was selected for Bank Street College’s Best Books List and the Kansas State Reading List. She invites you to visit her online at saraakin.com.

Micha Archer was awarded a Caldecott Honor for her book Wonder Walkers and an Ezra Jack Keats Award for Daniel Finds a Poem, among several other acclaimed picture books she has written and/or illustrated. Micha works in acrylics and collage using papers she both collects and makes with homemade stamps and layered tissue paper. She comes from a long line of artists and teachers and taught for many years in a kindergarten. Micha lives in western Massachusetts, and she invites you to visit her online at michaarcher.com.

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