Loving Gracie

Culinary content creator and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Taylor's debut picture book sings with voice and heart as she tells the true story of caring for a wild gosling.

Behind the Taylor family's house, three children find a tiny goose, waiting patiently for parents who never return. The children don't touch her, or bring her inside. But then, something unexpected happens: she joins their flock of chickens, and their white duck takes her under his wing--literally.

They name her Gracie. From then on, Hannah and her children become Gracie's quiet helpers. They do what they do best, taking to their cozy, warm kitchen to bake special wheatberry bread just for Gracie. Lilyan measures, Indie cracks eggs, and Buck kneads with flour-dusted hands. Together, they carefully feed her. And Gracie, in turn, joins their family. But as Hannah watches Gracie grow, her heartache grows too: All wild things must be freed.

And one day, it is Gracie's time to be free, spreading her wings and taking off into the wide-open sky. As the family grieves, the children bake their special bread--this time, for Hannah. It is what they do for each other in times of need.

With Southern warmth, New York Times bestselling author and culinary creator Hannah Taylor (@LilyLouTay on TikTok and Instagram) tells the poignant, true story of her family caring for a hatchling.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs