Ted s drawings and photos add punch to this personal memoir which is as much about the sport of wrestling as it is about Lewin s life. He and his wife Betsy, a children s book illustrator, travel to the many exotic places that appear in their books. The Bryans gather in Kentucky each Christmas to share the holidays the way the family has done for a hundred years. Will Bryan and his hunting dog, Luke, await the arrival of relatives and the perfect time to make the family s famous cream candy. Luke disappears, hopefully just because he s his own boss, but Will worries whether he will return by cream candy time.
Watercolors evoke the chilly season and rural surroundings.
Ted Lewin Vivid colors and fine details provided in the watercolor illustrations bring this book alive. We are transported to various markets throughout the world to discover some of the wonders to be found there. The text and pictures tell a captivating and convincing story of local culture. Far, far away, near the equator, there exists a group of islands that resemble no other place on earth. Nilo's father is a fisherman who anchors his boat for repairs on a Galapagos Island.