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Mar 12, 2010, For a Girl Becoming, by Joy Harjo - The Process of Growing Up
Read Suzanne Edison's review of Joy Harjo's For A Girl Becoming, illustrated by Mercedes McDonald, a book about growing up.
Mar 10, 2010, Illustrator Born in Florence
Italian born children's book illustrator and painter I was born and partially raised in Florence, Italy, where the core of my insipiration was instilled
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Mar 8, 2010, Imaginary Landscapes
Imaginary landscapes, fantasy backgrounds and cute stuff If you look at most children's book work around, you probably notice that not many people do
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Mar 6, 2010, Bears Make Rock Soup, by Lise Erdich - A Native Look at Animal Life
Suzanne Edison's review of Lise Erdich's Bears Make Rock Soup, illustrated by Lisa Fifield. The natural world through Native American eyes.
Mar 6, 2010, A Coyote Solstice Tale, by Thomas King - Animals Go to the Mall!
Suzanne Edison's review of Thomas King's A Coyote Solstice Tale, illustrated by Gary Clement. When Coyote and friends discover the shopping mall
Mar 4, 2010, Fortunately
My favorite book from when I was a little boy was Fortunately, by Remy Charlip. It was one of those books that I had to check out every time I went to
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Mar 4, 2010, Creating Whimsical Illustrations
I'm a freelance illustrator creating artwork on assignment and independently for numerous publishers and companies around the globe. I specialize in creating
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Mar 4, 2010, Midwestern Children's Illustrator
I’m a freelance artist and children’s illustrator living in the beautiful lake country of Minnesota. I draw inspiration from the seasonally-changing countryside,
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Mar 1, 2010, The Ant on the Moon - Free Children's Book by Mark Israel Rosario
This free children's book by Mark Israel Rosario is entitled, The Ant on the Moon.
Feb 28, 2010, The Mitten by Jan Brett - A Ukrainian Folktale
The Mitten by Jan Brett is a picture book telling of a Ukrainian folktale about a lost mitten. Local animals find refuge in the lost
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Feb 28, 2010, Illustrator with Picture Book Speciality
Experienced Professional Children's Book Illustrator with a Picture Book Speciality I am an experienced, professional Children's Book Artist / Illustrator
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Feb 25, 2010, JoDesigns
JoDesigns I love to see the look on children's faces when they see my fantasy drawings or paintings. I draw anything from whimsical to fanasy. Drawings
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Feb 23, 2010, Big Red
I never had pets, was a girl and lived in town, but I was fascinated by all of the Kjelgaard dog books (Big Red is the first title that comes to mind).
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Feb 20, 2010, Alex and His Five Furry Friends - Free Children's Book by Rachel Mularz
This free children's book by Rachel Mularz is entitled, Alex and His Five Furry Friends.
Feb 19, 2010, Children's book character design
Marcela Ribero - Children's book and character design Over the last 11 years I have illustrated hundreds of children's books, book covers, games, characters,
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Feb 19, 2010, Eggstremely hard work
Eddie the Egg = Eggstremely hard work self publishing by Authorhouse I decided to publish my book after having a kid of my own, the book was written
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Feb 18, 2010, Amanda the Gander and Goosewire Gill - Free Children's Book by William Meeks
This free children's book by William Meeks is entitled, Amanda the Gander and Goosewire Gill.
Feb 15, 2010, Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton - A Book Comes Alive!
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton is about a modern-day boy and his sister who find a magical book at Oxford's Bodleian Library. In 15th century Germany
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Feb 12, 2010, Hannah Neale - Children's book illustrations and more
I’m a freelance illustrator offering very competitive rates. I am able to work in a variety of styles and mediums including ink, watercolour, Photoshop
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Feb 12, 2010, Children's Book Illustrator & Designer
Children's Book Illustrator & Designer My art medium is pencil, pastel and ink. I try to keep my pictures as interesting and detailed as possible, as
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Feb 12, 2010, The Red Blanket, by Eliza Thomas - A Picture Book about Adoption
Read Suzanne Edison's review of Eliza Thomas's The Red Blanket, a book about cross-cultural adoption.
Feb 12, 2010, Happy Birthday, Moon, by Frank Asch: A Frank Asch Bear Book
Read Suzanne Edison's review of Frank Asch's Happy Birthday, Moon, a book about a little bear who wants to pick the perfect present for his best friend, Moon.
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Feb 12, 2010, The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss: It WILL Come Up!
Read Suzanne Edison's review of Ruth Krauss's The Carrot Seed, a classic picture book about a boy who believes surrounded by adults who don't.
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Feb 12, 2010, Suzanne Edison, Children's Book Reviewer: Biography
Children's books reviewer Suzanne Edison has been a therapist, an educator, a landscape designer and a published essayist. Currently focused on poetry
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Feb 10, 2010, An A-Z of Bible Characters - Gofors and Grumps by Derek Prime
Read Jane Finch's review of Derek Prime's Gofors and Grumps: An A-Z of Bible Characters. A fun way to remember prominent characters in the bible
Feb 10, 2010, A Honey Hunt Story
Self-published, printing by Cross Blue. A four year old student of mine learning how to play guitar and write a song were having a conversation about
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Feb 9, 2010, Shiver, by Maggie Stiefvater: Girl Meets Werewolf
In Shiver, by Maggie Stiefvater, a young girl is saved from a wolfpack attack by one lone, yellow-eyed wolf, who turns out to be a werewolf. Love
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Feb 9, 2010, Chocolate Muffin Children's Illustrations
Kate Day Freelance Children's Illustrator I did not go to university and come out with a degree in Fine Art or Illustration. Instead I have had careers
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Feb 8, 2010, Children's Books Advertising, Online, at Best Children's Books
Best Children's Books offers a huge audience for children's book advertising online. Market to an eager audience of parents...
Feb 8, 2010, Japan Meets Indonesia - Cartoon Illustrator
my art is based on Cartoon character, i love to make illustration, drawing and sketches about children's book. my art basically in japanese style mixture
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Feb 6, 2010, Shapes, Colors and Counting Books
Counting books, etc., for two year olds I worked at a daycare teaching two year olds, and during the time I would make up a lot of the stories and songs
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Feb 5, 2010, Quaint and Artsy: Children's Book Illustrations
Quaint and Artsy Illustration I illustrate with watercolors, creating a colourful, homespun look for children's books. My focus is on simple figures that
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Feb 5, 2010, The Melendy Family Quartet
The Melendy Family is actually a combination of four books by Elizabeth Enright about a family of four children in the 1940s. Although they mention influences
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Feb 4, 2010, Do you speak "fairy tale"?
We all speak a common language without even realizing it. The language? Fairy tale!
We were raised on them. When I'm in a classroom and reference Goldilocks, I know all the kids are going to know who I'm talking about. When my job is to get them writing, I just have them tell the story of the day Rapunzel got a haircut, or how Little Red Riding Hood's broken leg and crutches effected her interactions with The Big Bad Wolf, and they're off and running!
(We call this fracturing a fairy tale. I offer an entire fractured fairy tale writing package on the site. I fracture the story of The Three Little Pigs 44 different ways. It takes brainstorming to a whole new level.)
Well, I just heard from someone else who puts our common language of fairy tale to use too. Molli Nickell runs the Get Published Now Online Academy, and she runs a contest most months for a free hour of her services. This month she's administering a synopsis contest.
(Remember, those letters you send agents and publishers represent your writing as much as your real writing does!)
This month Molli is inviting writers to submit a 300 page synopsis of a familiar fairy tale. Isn't that brilliant? When you synopsize an unfamiliar story, no one knows how accurately you've done it. But when you try to make a familiar fairy tale sound like a piece of writing that just HAS to be read, everybody can judge the quality of your abilities!
The contest is free to enter.
Feb 3, 2010, Fantastical Illustrations
Fantastical Illustrations I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BFA in painting. However, I have been drawing since I was
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Feb 3, 2010, Moldovan Illustrator, Experienced, Professional
Professional experienced illustrator Hi there! My name is Vasile Movileanu and for more than 25 years. I am working as a graphic artist and illustrator.
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Feb 3, 2010, The Catch of the Year - Free Children's Book by Courtney Groll
This free children's book about fishing by Courtney Groll is entitled, The Catch of the Year.
Feb 3, 2010, Animorphic Novel
Hello My name is charles....( Hi Charles!) and I need some help I wrote a novel that is about 300 pages long. It is an animorphic tale set in the old
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Feb 2, 2010, Multi-Style Illustrator
Illustrator proficient in various story book / comic book / manga etc styles I've studied various kinds of art, which include product / architectural
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Feb 2, 2010, Illinois Illustrator
Hello. My name is Alexander Morris and I love to draw and get creative. I graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg with a Bachelor's Degree
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Feb 1, 2010, The Cat in the Hat books
The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss Beguiling books for young readers Intriguing, beguiling, infuriating... These are the words that describe how I felt
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Feb 1, 2010, The Borribles by Michael de Larrabeiti - Pointy-Eared Street Kids!
Read Leah Gray's review of the once banned YA book, The Borribles, written by Michael de Larrabeiti.
Feb 1, 2010, Thumbelina, Summary and Text, Hans Christian Andersen
Thumbelina, by Hans Christian Andersen, is a fairy tale a tiny girl at the mercy of larger beings. In the end she becomes May Blossom
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Feb 1, 2010, Leah Gray, Children's Book Reviewer: Biography
Children's books reviewer Leah Gray is a freelance writer and illustrator and the mother of two children
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Jan 29, 2010, Henry and Jack: Across the Creek - Free Children's Book by Brian Burris
This free children's book by Brian Burris is entitled, Henry and Jack: Across the Creek.
Jan 29, 2010, Employed Illustrator Seeks More Work
Lance King Illustration I am an Illustrator based in Columbus, Ohio and employed by a small publisher, Brighter Minds Media, as an Illustrator and Graphic
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Jan 28, 2010, Indian Fables: Morals and Lessons from the Sub-Continent
India has an incredibly rich written history. Many short Indian fables contain rich morals and lessons. The Panchatantra
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Jan 28, 2010, Bad News Travels Fast: The Fox and the Villagers
"Bad news travels fast" is the moral for children in The Fox and the Villagers, a fable from India. Learn more.
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Jan 28, 2010, Know Which Way the Wind Blows: The Well-Bred and the Ill-Bred Fable
"Know which way the wind blows" is the moral for children in The Well-Bred and the Ill-Bred, a fable from India. Learn more.
Jan 28, 2010, Wickedness Yields to Wisdom: The Glow Worm and the Daw Fable
"Wickedness yields to wisdom" is the moral for children in The Glow Worm and the Daw, a fable from India. Learn more.
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