Book Covers

I feel fortunate to be a children's book illustrator. My early years as a designer really helped me understand the importance of typography and page layout in telling a story. Here are some of the picture books I've illustrated.

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A Home for Dakota
by Jan Zita Grover
The Gryphon Press, 2008
HSUS KIND Children's Book Award. 2009
ASPCA Henry Bergh Honor Book, 2009

A mistreated dog is rescued from a puppy mill.

 

Buster, Where Are You?
By Judith & Nancy Lane
The Benefactory, 1998
My first book and a joint writing effort with my sister.

A lost dog is found again with the help of young Emma.
 

Rico's Hawk
by Randy Houk
The Benefactory, 1999

A troubled young boy finds motivation as he rehabilitates an injured hawk.

Rembrandt and the Boy who Drew Dogs
by Molly Blaisdell
Barron's, 2008

Young Titus longs to become a famous painter like his father.
 

Finding Chance
by Linda Benson
Mondo Publishing, 2007
(Chapter book, with b/w interior illustrations.)
Twelve-year-old Alice, unhappy that she and her writer mother are always moving around, finds happiness and more when they end up in California.


 

Renoir and the Boy with the Long Hair
By Wendy Wax
Barron's, 2007

Renoir insisted his boys keep their hair long, but his son Jean longed for the day when
it could be cut off.


The Everyday Witch
by Sandra Forrester
Barron's, 2002
(Chapter Book series)

Beatrice begins a series of challenges before she can be classified as a witch.


 

Let's Celebrate Series
Barron's, 2005-2007

More Than Matzah, Fireworks and Freedom, and Beyond Turkey

Stories of past celebrations and fun crafts projects.


 

Call the Horse Lucky
by Juanita Havill,
The Gryphon Press,2010

An abused horse is rescued by a young girl.


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