Angel in the Parlor: Five Stories and Eight Essays

This delightful collection brings together five short stories and eight essays on writing by Newbery Medal–winning author Nancy WillardNancy Willard’s gift for bringing out the whimsical in all of us illuminates this memorable anthology.“ ‘Who Invented Water?’ ” celebrates the craft and magic of creating children’s books. In “Becoming a Writer,” Willard admits she dislikes giving and receiving advice. She prefers telling a story, with...