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Into the Thicket<\/em> Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Gail Kuhnlein and\u00a0The Children\u2019s Book Review<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us as we kick off the virtual book tour for\u00a0Into the Thicket<\/a><\/em>\u00a0by Gail Kuhnlein<\/a>, a heartfelt story about compassion, courage, and caring for the world around us.<\/h4>\n

When a young boy finds an injured baby rabbit, his instinct to help ignites a journey brimming with love, hope, and gentle heartbreak. Inspired by real events, this moving picture book invites readers into a world where quiet moments become big lessons about nature, empathy, nurturing, and knowing when to let go. With breathtaking watercolor illustrations by artist John Megahan and an important message about wildlife care,\u00a0Into the Thicket<\/em>\u00a0is the kind of story that stays with you long after the final page. Even more meaningful, a portion of the proceeds supports wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, making every read an act of giving back.<\/p>\n

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Uplifting and touching,\u00a0Into the Thicket<\/em>\u00a0is the perfect story for quiet, sensitive, nature-loving readers everywhere.<\/p>\n

\u2014The Children\u2019s Book Review<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Don\u2019t miss your chance to bring this tender tale (and cuddly companions) home\u2014enter below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Readers who follow along with us on this virtual book tour have the chance to win one of three signed hardcover copies of\u00a0Into the Thicket<\/em>, each accompanied by a set of custom stickers featuring illustrations from the book<\/strong>. One grand prize winner will receive a signed hardcover of\u00a0Into the Thicket<\/em>\u00a0with an adorable rabbit companion stuffie and a set of custom stickers, plus a signed paperback of\u00a0How Happy Is a Lark?<\/em>\u00a0along with a singing lark stuffie. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Into the Thicket<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong>
Virtual Tour Dates<\/h2>\n
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Monday, November 24, 2025<\/strong>
The Children\u2019s Book Review<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review of Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday, November <\/strong><\/strong>25, 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Crafty Moms Share<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monday, December <\/strong><\/strong>1, 2025<\/strong><\/strong>
Deliciously Savvy<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>2, 2025<\/strong><\/strong>
Life is What It\u2019s Called\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>
Author Interview with Gail Kuhnlein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>4, 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
<\/strong>The Fairview Review<\/strong><\/a>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>5, 2025<\/strong>
Country Mamas With Kids<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>9, 2025<\/strong><\/strong>
icefairy\u2019s Treasure Chest<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>11, 2025<\/strong><\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Confessions of a Book Addict<\/a><\/strong>
Book Spotlight on Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>12, 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Un Viaje en Libro<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>15, 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>
Book Review for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>16, 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Q&As with Deborah Kalb<\/a><\/strong>
Author Interview with Gail Kuhnlein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>18, 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
One More Exclamation\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>
Book Activity for Into the Thicket<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>19, 2025<\/strong><\/strong>
@nissa_the.bookworm<\/a><\/strong>
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Into the Thicket<\/em> <\/strong>Book Giveaway<\/h2>\n


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About the Book<\/h2>\n
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Publisher\u2019s Book Summary:<\/strong> Inspired by a true story, Into the Thicket<\/em> begins with the moment the author\u2019s young son discovered an injured baby rabbit \u2014 an encounter that sparked a heartfelt journey of care and connection.<\/p>\n

This tender picture book follows a boy and the rabbit he hopes to help, gently exploring themes of compassion, courage, love, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. It invites young readers to develop empathy and a deeper appreciation for the natural world, showing how even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple through a great, big world.<\/p>\n

Featuring stunning watercolor illustrations by acclaimed Ann Arbor artist John Megahan, Into the Thicket is a story families will return to again and again. A portion of all proceeds benefits wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.<\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/h4>\n

Gail Kuhnlein<\/strong>\u00a0has been writing stories since she was young.\u00a0 Her\u00a0first self-published picture book,\u00a0How Happy Is a Lark?<\/em>, made her as happy\u00a0as a, well you know. She\u2019s just as excited about her new picture book,\u00a0Into the Thicket.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gail majored in journalism and public relations at Michigan State University. She worked in the field for over 30 years, most recently at the University of Michigan\u2019s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. People she met at UM were instrumental in publishing her picture books, a long-awaited dream come true.<\/p>\n

After surviving multiple life-threatening complications following heart valve surgery in 2022, including several weeks in an induced coma, Gail considers every day as \u201cbonus time.\u201d She savors life with her husband, Tim, just outside Ann Arbor, Michigan. They adore their two adult sons, Davey and Trevor, and bunk with the sweetest kitties in the galaxy.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit <\/a>authorgailkuhnlein.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Illustrator<\/h4>\n

John Megahan\u2019s <\/strong>lifelong passion for art and nature has shaped his remarkable career. Growing up, he spent countless hours outdoors exploring and sketching the natural world around him. In college, he combined his interests by studying biology and art, which led him to the field of scientific illustration \u2014 a perfect blend of his interests.<\/p>\n

After college, he worked as a freelance illustrator, developing a large clientele that included governmental and advertising agencies, universities, publishers, and more. After freelancing, John became the senior scientific illustrator at the University of Michigan\u2019s Museum of Zoology, where he continues to work today. Alongside his illustration work, he has enjoyed teaching art and biology, inspiring others with his knowledge and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

John\u2019s other children\u2019s picture book credits include W is for Waves, An Ocean Alphabet<\/em>, Thumping on Trees<\/em>, and The Red Fox and Johnny Valentine\u2019s Blue-Speckled Hound<\/em>. He looks forward to creating more wildlife and nature-inspired artwork and illustrating many more picture books.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a>johnmegahan.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thanks for following along with us on Gail Kuhnlein\u2019s Into the Thicket<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>awareness tour<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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