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“Look closer. There is always a story hiding in plain sight.”
Marcus Bell
Picture book authorIllustrator
Asheville, North Carolina
Marcus Bell writes and paints picture books about the outdoors, curious animals and the kids who notice them. A former park ranger, he brings field journals, feathers and a sketchpad to every school visit, and leaves every class with a drawing they made together.
Books
Owl Hours
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The River Knows
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Fox in the Snow
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The Pinecone Keeper
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Where the Heron Waits
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Bear’s Long Nap
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Little Seed, Big Tree
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The Night Garden
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Muddy Boots Club
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About Marcus
Marcus Bell writes and paints picture books about the outdoors, curious animals and the kids who notice them. A former park ranger, he brings field journals, feathers and a sketchpad to every school visit, and leaves every class with a drawing they made together.
His books celebrate patience, wonder and looking closely at the world right outside the classroom window.
His books celebrate patience, wonder and looking closely at the world right outside the classroom window.
Grade levels: K–2, 3–5
Visits & topics
- Nature & science
- Adventure
- Kindness & friendship
Speaking topics
Finding hope in hard times
How a book is made, from idea to printed page
Writing your own story: a hands-on workshop
How a book is made, from idea to printed page
Writing your own story: a hands-on workshop
What a visit looks like
A typical visit is a 45-minute assembly followed by classroom workshops. Virtual visits are available. I bring books for a signing and a free discussion guide for teachers.
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