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Elaine
  • Published: 18 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593906071
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $39.99

Elaine

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20 Oct 2026
Hardback
18 Nov 2026
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A quirky chicken named Elaine journeys through the big city in search of artistic inspiration in this funny picture book about self-discovery—a perfect story to inspire young readers to explore their own creative pursuits!

Meet Elaine: a big city chicken with a lot of love for the world. And what she loves the most is her city: the hustle and bustle, the tasty pizza, and best of all, the art. But when Elaine looks around, she sees all sorts of different artists. Painters. Sculptors. Performers. But what kind of artist is SHE?

Come along with one ingenious chicken as she goes in search of what makes a true artist. Told with vibrant illustrations and witty text, this is a story about the beauty of sharing yourself with the world.
  • Published: 18 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593906071
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $39.99
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About the author

Anden Wilder

Anden Wilder was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art and graduated with a degree in painting. With a great love for reading and children’s literature, she went on to receive a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Literacy. She is a professor of illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Anden's picture book work explores feelings of inadequacy, longing, and the desire to belong that children always feel. She wants to remind readers that, even though our human experiences may look very different, our feelings are often the same.
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Praise for Elaine


Praise for TULIP'S MESS:
"A satisfying primer on staying organized that, refreshingly, gives kids the space to still be themselves." —Kirkus

Praise for SCAMP:
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
A Junior Library Guild Selection An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Ages 3-5

"Wilder’s delightful text pairs perfectly with illustrations done in gouache, watercolor and colored pencils.... With its subtle humor and whiff of nostalgia about the inevitable passage of time, Scamp is likely to be kept on the shelf for years to come." —BookPage, starred review