Esmé Shapiro - Lightning Beasties marauder's map detail silence will once again reign

silence will once again reign

the monstrous presence within Elspeth’s mind—and he’s no longer willing to share control

With its vibrant red cap and white specks evoking the allure of woodland folklore

it speaks to themes of remembrance

Esmé Shapiro - Lightning Beasties marauder's map detail silence will once again reignLightning Beasties by Esm Shapiro captures a fleeting moment of magic, as delicate, ghostly creatures dance through the air in the wake of a lightning strike. A lone figure gazes upward, watching the storms strange companions flicker and glow against the night sky. Its a piece that feels both electric and dreamlike, as if the weather itself has come alive. Esm Shapiro is an illustrator and author of books for children. Her favorite place to paint is