Career
In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews wrote that “readers will likely hope to see more of this adorable odd couple”—a hope that was realized. The Duck & Goose series now contains nine titles, including Duck, Duck, Goose. Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin.
And Duck & Goose, lieutenant’s Time for Christmas.
A sequel, Rocket Writes a Story, was published to similar acclaim, debuting at #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List and named as a top picture book of the year by Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal. Early Life and Hills was raised in Norwell, Massachusetts in a creative household.
His mother, a 4th-grade science teacher, inspired his love of nature by frequently bringing home animals (including raccoons, owls, and other wild creatures). “I come from a long line of engineers on both sides, so my interest in making things almost feels like it could be genetic,” Hills has said.
Hills graduated with a degree in Art from Skidmore College in New New York
I try to capture that innocence and enthusiastic vision of the world in my books I want kids to see themselves in my characters”. Hills has dabbled in many arts, including acting, jewelry-making, and interior designing.
Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin.